Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Komodo Dragons
Hey guys, it's been a long time since I posted
But here is the Animal Of The Month! :)
Since it's the year of the dragon for 2012, lets zoom into the Komodo Dragons!
Komodo Dragons
Komodo dragons' saliva contains large amounts of bacteria, which poisons their victims, usually within 24 hours. Komodo dragons will eat almost anything they find, including already dead animals, deer, water buffalo, pigs, smaller Komodo dragons, and occasionally humans!
There were once many Komodo dragons in the world, but their numbers are down to only a few thousand now. They have suffered from hunting by humans, as well as natural disasters, loss of habitat, and less available prey.
They are considered an endangered species.
What you can do to help them!
- Don’t buy products made of Komodo dragon skin such as purses or bags because a Komodo has been killed for it.
- Don’t buy timber or wood from the Island of Komodo because it decreases the dragons’ habitat.
- Don’t buy animal products from the Island of Komodo because it decreases the dragons’ prey.
- When you go to Komodo as a tourist, avoid harming these creatures.
