Komodo Dragon Quiz
How much do you know about this amazing wild animal? 8 questions — learn as you go!
🌿 Komodo Dragons are wild animals, not pets — this quiz is just for learning about an amazing animal!
📚 What you learned about komodo dragons
- What is special about the Komodo dragon's size?✅ It is the largest lizard on EarthKomodo dragons are the largest lizards alive, growing up to 10 feet long.
- Where in the world do Komodo dragons live in the wild?✅ On a few small islands in IndonesiaKomodo dragons live wild on only a few small islands in Indonesia.
- How does a Komodo dragon find food from far away?✅ By flicking its forked tongue to 'taste' the airA Komodo flicks its forked tongue to 'taste' smells in the air from miles away.
- What do Komodo dragons eat?✅ Deer, pigs, and carrionKomodo dragons are carnivores that eat deer, pigs, and carrion.
- How much can a Komodo dragon eat in a single meal?✅ Up to 80% of its own body weightA Komodo can eat up to 80% of its own body weight in one meal.
- What is the name for female Komodos having babies without a male?✅ ParthenogenesisFemale Komodos can sometimes have babies without a male, called parthenogenesis.
- Why should people stay away from a wild Komodo dragon?✅ It has a dangerous, venomous biteKomodo dragons have a dangerous venomous bite, so they are not pets.
- What is the Komodo dragon's conservation status?✅ EndangeredKomodo dragons are listed as Endangered, so they need protection.