Komodo dragons also occasionally attack humans. The diet of Komodo dragons mainly consists of Javan rusa ( Rusa timorensis), though they also eat considerable amounts of carrion. Komodo dragons' group behavior in hunting is exceptional in the reptile world. The biological significance of these proteins is disputed, but the glands have been shown to secrete an anticoagulant. It has been claimed that they have a venomous bite there are two glands in the lower jaw that secrete several toxic proteins. Komodo dragons hunt and ambush prey including invertebrates, birds, and mammals. It is the largest extant species of lizard, growing to a maximum length of 3 metres (10 ft), and weighing up to approximately 70 kilograms (150 lb).Īs a result of their size, Komodo dragons are apex predators, and dominate the ecosystems in which they live. The Komodo dragon ( Varanus komodoensis), also known as the Komodo monitor, is a member of the monitor lizard family Varanidae that is endemic to the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang.

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