You may have heard that Komodo dragons are some of the largest, most powerful lizards in the world. Perhaps you’re planning a visit to Komodo National Park or one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, and you’re hoping to see one of these living monsters up close. But you want to make sure you know what … Read more
Komodo dragons are strong, powerful, and deadly–but is there anything or anyone that can defeat them? What can kill a Komodo dragon–diseases, injuries, other predators? How dangerous are Komodo dragons, and do they have any natural predators? Or are they considered apex predators themselves? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll answer all of these questions. … Read more
Upon first glance, you might not think that Komodo dragons could move fast on land or in water. They are large, oddly-shaped lizards that look like they would rather spend all their time lounging in the sun than going for a swim or a run, but their athletic abilities may surprise you. So, how fast … Read more
Komodo dragons are large, powerful lizards–the largest lizards in the world, in fact. With a distinction like that, you would probably imagine that these huge lizards have an appetite to match their size–and you would be correct. So, what does a Komodo dragon eat? How much can it eat at a time, and how does … Read more
Komodo dragons are kings of the lizard world–large and intimidating, they have many natural skills, including the ability to swim and to climb trees. So, where do these impressive beasts live? What is the habitat of a Komodo dragon? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll answer these questions and more. Where Does the Komodo Dragon … Read more
Perhaps you have pet iguanas that you’re hoping to breed, or maybe you’re just interested in finding out more about how iguanas produce offspring. Whatever the reason, you’re asking the question, when is iguana breeding season? What are some of iguanas’ mating habits, how many eggs do they lay, and how long does it take … Read more
Iguanas are fascinating lizards that come in many species and are often kept as pets. Perhaps you just got a pet iguana and you’re wondering what to feed it. What does an iguana eat, and how would the diet of a captive iguana compare to one that lives in the wild? What are some common … Read more
If you live in an area with a lot of iguanas, then you probably know that they have a tendency to take over. You may have entire families of iguanas living in your backyard, and some may have even grown bold enough to slip inside the house. Is there anything you can do to get … Read more
Have you ever seen an iguana turn from one color to a completely different color? Perhaps you have a pet iguana and you’ve witnessed this phenomenon more than once. So now, you’re curious: what does it mean when iguanas change color? What causes this color change to occur? Do they change colors to camouflage? And … Read more
Iguanas are spiny-looking but adorable lizards with many adorable behaviors. One such behavior is licking. You may notice your pet iguana licking anything and everything it comes into contact with. But why does it do this? What does it mean when your iguana licks you? In this article, we’ll discuss this and other interesting iguana … Read more
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