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Do Komodo dragons nest?
Most female Komodo dragons lay eggs once per year, never more, sometimes less. However, like birds, Komodo dragon must also make a nest in which they lay their eggs. Unusual for lizards, female dragons will spend considerable time guarding their nest from potential predators.
Can Komodo dragons reproduce without a mate?
Indonesian dragons can breed without the benefit of masculine companionship. One Komodo, named Flora, lives at the Chester Zoo in England and has never been kept with a male; yet a few months ago she laid a clutch of 11 eggs, eight of which seem to be developing normally and may hatch as soon as January.
What is the life cycle of a Komodo dragon?
Komodo dragons begin their life in an egg the size of a grapefruit. The female lays between 15 and 30 eggs and guards her nest and eggs for the first few months. Life for a young dragon is not easy. As soon as the baby hatches, it scrambles out of the nest and scurries up the nearest tree so the adults won’t eat it.
What do you do with Komodo dragons at the zoo?
Komodo Dragon Care. In zoos, Komodo dragons are provided with space to explore, and plenty of hiding spaces and burrows to replicate their natural habitat. The dragons at San Diego Zoo are provided with both indoor and outdoor access, gas heaters and a heated waterbed platform, and lots of environmental enrichment.
What happens if you escape a Komodo dragon?
If a victim is lucky enough to escape being eaten, because of the bacteria, it is likely to die eventually. A komodo dragon will follow its escapee until this happens (usually within a week), and then consume it.
Are Komodo dragons protected in Indonesia?
Komodo Dragon Conservation Status The Komodo Dragon is classed as ‘Vulnerable’ by the IUCN. Komodo Dragons are protected under Indonesian law, and a national park, Komodo National Park, was founded to aid protection efforts. In the wild their range has contracted due to human activities.