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Komodo - The Prehistoric Monster Among the thousands of small islands of Indonesia is one called Komodo - a mountainous stretch of volcanic rock covered with grass, palm trees and small pockets of jungle. This small island, 22 miles (35 km) long, with some others nearby, is the only habitat of the world’s largest lizard. The people of Komodo call this animal “ora.” Elsewhere, it is known as the island of Komodo monitor or most popular, the Komodo dragon. Oras can reach 10 feet long and weigh 300 pounds or more - especially after a meal. They are the top predators in their habitat, feeding on wild boar, deer, buffalo, dogs, goats, rats, snakes, birds, at a time, and - once in a while - human. They hunt by ambush, hiding in the scrub brush along trails and in the tall grass savannah. Despite their appearance logging, time can move at an alarming rate when they want, slit their hiding places and sprint to their victims surprised. They can not sustain a long pursuit, but often all they have to submit their prey is biting.

Contributed by amzindonesia on June 15, 2008, at 4:31 PM UTC.

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