... 84). It reigns as chief predator on four islands, dining primarily on deer and wild boar, but also eating other Komodos and the occasional human (Endangered). Its bacteria-packed saliva is lethal and most victims don't last that long. The Komodo dragon is thought to be the source of Chinese legends of great scaly man-eating monsters, the dragons that are still ... (none since the late 1970s), and some 30 other islets (Ciofi 85) where in 1996 there were more than 7,500 (Lutz 23). About another 2,000 Komodos may live in regions of the island of Flores. "The Komodo is now officially consid...

• Word Count: 869
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Komodo's are very good hunters, their hunting strategies are based on strength and power. Speed also plays an important role in the komodo's hunting. Tourist who came to see the Komodo dragons at Komodo Island says that "the quick movement from their feet sounds almost like a machine gun". The Komodo dragons can run as fast as 11mph or 18kph. They are also very good tree climbers. When walking Komodo's tends to swing its head from side to side so that it can smell prey that was within the area. Not only can a Komodo run fast but they can also see up to 300 meters away. A komodo can also taste ...

• Word Count: 603
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School