The Modern Dragons

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1. What is the only country that Komodo dragons inhabit? Papua New Guinea Hong Kong Indonesia Philippines

2. Where do Komodo dragons like to live? In dug out nests In burrows In nests made of branches In hollow logs, empty crates and any other hollow, forest debris they can find

3. Where do baby Komodo dragons spend most of their time? In trees With their mothers In water In their burrows

4. Why is a Komodo dragon bite especially dangerous? Even if you survive, strong acids are not neutralised in a Komodo dragon's mouth which would poison you Even if you survive, there is dangerous bacteria in a Komodo dragon's saliva Even if you survive, special scents left in the wound after a bite would attract more Komodo dragons There is venom in their breath

5. Komodo dragons utilize parthenogenesis to help them survive. What is parthenogenesis? Hunting, killing and eating humans Using dead prey as bait to attract other prey, including other Komodo dragons. Being able to change gender in a same-sex environment Fertilizing eggs without the presence of a male

6. Which lizard group do Komodo dragons belong to? Untrue Crocodilians Neotropical Ground Lizards Spectacled Lizards Monitors

7. The population of Komodo Dragons on the island of Padar was nearly eliminated by what? Volcanic Eruption Wildfire Hunting Deforestation

8. What is a Komodo dragon's best sense? Taste Sight Smell Sound

9. What is the IUCN Red List conservation status of the Komodo dragon? Vulnerable Least Concern Endangered Critically Endangered

10. What is the term for the Komodo dragon on the island of Komodo where they live? Oga Ora Oua Osa