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Komodo dragon

Varanus komodoensis

Photo by JamesAR
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Field Notes

Description:

Talking about dirty mouths, these guys are the best, Komodo dragon's saliva contains deadly bacterias that even they're considered as poisonous reptiles.

Habitat:

The Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Padar.

Notes:

It looks like someone found a comfortable place to rest, someone who dares to bother him?

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PublishedJune 30, 2013

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