Komodo Dragons and Baron Rudolf's Journey

In 1974, Baron Rudolf von Reading Dibber Egg of Switzerland traveled to Komodo for bird-watching. During a hike, he rested under a tree due to heat and was never seen again. Despite extensive searches, only a few personal items were found. Many speculate he was eaten by Komodo dragons, known for consuming nearly all parts of a carcass. If the Baron succumbed to heat exhaustion, the dragons could have devoured his remains before his group returned.

What year did Baron Rudolf von Reading Dibber Egg travel to Komodo?

• 1994

• 1974

• 1984

• 1964

What was the main reason Baron Rudolf had difficulty keeping up with the group?

• The steep hills

• The heat

• Lack of water

• Injury

What did the group find when they returned to the spot where Baron Rudolf was resting?

• His hat

• No sign of him

• A note

• His backpack

How long did the group search for Baron Rudolf after his disappearance?

• Four days

• Two days

• One day

• Three days

What is one theory about what happened to Baron Rudolf?

• He was kidnapped

• He fell into a ravine

• He left the island

• He was eaten by Komodo dragons

What are Komodo dragons known for in terms of their eating habits?

• Avoiding human remains

• Eating only plants

• Consuming almost everything

• Leaving bones behind

How much of their body weight can Komodo dragons consume in a short time?

• 50%

• 80%

• 60%

• 70%

What is unique about Komodo dragons compared to other meat eaters?

• They are herbivores

• They only eat fish

• They leave a skeleton

• They waste very little