Komodo Dragons: The Largest Lizard on Earth

What unique reproductive method do Komodo dragons use that allows them to reproduce without a male?

• Budding

• Parthenogenesis

• Binary fission

• Fragmentation

What is the typical size of a Komodo dragon hatchling?

• 10 inches or 25 cm

• 16 inches or 40 cm

• 24 inches or 60 cm

• 30 inches or 75 cm

How do young Komodo dragons avoid predators?

• By hiding in caves

• By staying in water

• By climbing trees

• By burrowing underground

What is a common misconception about Komodo dragons' hunting methods?

• They use venom to kill prey

• They hunt in packs

• Their mouths are full of bacteria

• They only eat carrion

What percentage of lizards are known to produce venom?

• 0.1%

• 1%

• 5%

• 10%

How do Komodo dragons consume prey up to the size of a goat?

• By swallowing it whole

• By cutting it with their claws

• By tearing it into small pieces

• By chewing it thoroughly

What special adaptation allows Komodo dragons to breathe while swallowing large prey?

• Gills on their neck

• A second set of lungs

• An air sac in their stomach

• A special tube under their tongue

What do Komodo dragons do after regurgitating a gastric pellet?

• Bury it in the ground

• Leave it for other animals

• Eat it again

• Wipe their face clean

What allows Komodo dragons to take down prey larger than themselves?

• Their thick skin

• Their venomous saliva

• Their sharp claws

• Their strong tail

How do Komodo dragons ensure their survival despite a lack of suitable mates?

• By reproducing asexually

• By cloning themselves

• By storing sperm for later use

• By migrating to new areas