Sentences with phrase «as komodo dragons»

As Komodo dragons mature, they begin to transition into a semi-aquatic lifestyle.

The park is home to a huge variety of plants — as well as Komodo dragons — and can be the endpoint of a light hike from Amandari

Yet while some animal and plant species can reproduce without sex, such as komodo dragons, starfish and bananas, sex is still the dominant mode of reproduction in the natural world.

Not exact matches

Um yeah, just as random mutations in Komodo dragon DNA might transform its descdents into intelligent bipedal Na «vi.

For decades, wildlife documentaries have promoted the idea that Komodo dragons owe their success as predators to toxic bacteria in their saliva — a claim bolstered by a 2002 study reporting deaths among lab mice injected with their saliva.

Many are sold as food, many are slaughtered and sold as parts for «medicinal» purposes and aphrodisiacs, and many are huge, high - stakes status symbols for the wealthy elite — such as tigers, monkeys and Komodo dragons.»

The venom gland «is not a trivial structure, [but] a big bulge» on the lower jaw, says Fry, who compares previous ignorance of the Komodo dragon's venomous capabilities as akin to «missing the teeth on great white sharks and saying they are plankton eaters».

Researchers noticed this pattern after sampling the microbial communities found in the saliva, skin and feces of 37 Komodo dragons across 12 U.S. zoos as well as the environment of two of the 12 enclosures.

Longrich says cannibalism was probably common in predatory dinosaurs, just as modern large carnivores, including bears, komodo dragons and some big cats, often turn cannibal.

Steve: It's true, just as you said years ago I edited an article on the Komodo dragon of Bob and Ray fame; but there had been really only two people who had done serious research on Komodo dragons; some might argue with that and say that the number is closer to the fingers on one hand for somebody who hasn't spent a lot of time in machine shops.

So, Dr. Bishop and his colleagues wondered whether they could isolate CAMPs from Komodo dragon blood, as they previously had done with alligator blood to expand the library of known CAMPs for therapeutic studies.

Also presented are possible alternative approaches to tackling infections, such as phages (viruses that kill bacteria) sourcing new antibiotic leads from oceans, soils and host - associated microbiomes in humans, komodo dragons and leafcutter ants.

Whether a reptile, an amphibian, even a dangerous exotic animal such as a man eating crocodile, shark, or komodo dragon, pets are served and cared for at West Flamingo Veterinarian Hospital.

I was extremely lucky to have seen komodo dragons on both Rinca and Komodo Islands, as the guide explained that there is no guarantee that one will see dragons during your komodo dragons on both Rinca and Komodo Islands, as the guide explained that there is no guarantee that one will see dragons during your Komodo Islands, as the guide explained that there is no guarantee that one will see dragons during your visit.

As soon as I arrived at Komodo Island, I saw two dragons: one walking on the beach and another resting underneath a treAs soon as I arrived at Komodo Island, I saw two dragons: one walking on the beach and another resting underneath a treas I arrived at Komodo Island, I saw two dragons: one walking on the beach and another resting underneath a tree.

Both are home to dragons, though those on Komodo are thought to be larger (more deer to munch on), while those on Rinca are seen to be more aggressive (as our researcher found out).

Explore the Bali Museum's display of Balinese architecture styles as well as the Bali Safari and Marine Park, which is home to over 250 exotic bird species, the largest collection of birds of paradise and the famous komodo dragon.

The park was established in 1980, largely to protect the dwindling populations of the amazing Komodo dragons; it was also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in recognition of its overwhelming biodiversity both above and below the waters of the magnificent Flores Sea.

You'll find a superb range of itineraries inside our new Ocean Cruise 2018/19 brochure, as well as a selection of brand new voyages including a tall ship adventure to Bali to see the Komodo dragons with Star Clippers, and two luxurious all - inclusive sailings with Regent Seven Seas Cruises ®.

As renowned for its world class reefs and biodiversity, as it is for its endangered dragons, Komodo is an adventure that you need to take now to ensure you can kill these 2 birds with 1 stonAs renowned for its world class reefs and biodiversity, as it is for its endangered dragons, Komodo is an adventure that you need to take now to ensure you can kill these 2 birds with 1 stonas it is for its endangered dragons, Komodo is an adventure that you need to take now to ensure you can kill these 2 birds with 1 stone.

Fantastic beaches, volcanoes, lakes, jungles and rice paddies make for stunning landscapes from which to explore the wildlife, such as orang - utans, tarsiers and the great Komodo dragons.

As we approached, a Komodo dragon jumped out of the sand.

We had no real preference between the two islands, as long as we could see Komodo dragons.

Home to the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon, the islands have been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offer world - class diving and snorkelling as well as beautiful pink sand beaches.

Meet Komodo dragons, manta rays and turtles, dive through canyons and chimneys, and enjoy spectacular sunsets as majestic sea eagles soar overhead.

We saw a Komodo dragon kill a deer and then witnessed the «feast» as 4 more dragons joined in.

Keep your eyes look up as sometime you will find the young Komodo dragons on the trees.

Then it was time to enter the highly anticipated Komodo National Park, with the famous dive sites around Rinca Island and Komodo Island, such as Cannibal Rock and Manta Alley, plus a close encounter with the dragons on Rinca Island!

His latest exhibition focuses on endangered animals — orangutans, komodo dragons, spix macaws - with the colours and finish of each sculpture's materials as they are found by Nutting.

Among all languages, the Komodo dragon took the crown as the most popular species overall, with 2,014,932 page views for the year.

The jaw contains several movable joints, such as the intramandibular hinge, which allows the Komodo dragon to open its mouth very wide, and quickly swallow its food (Smithsonian National Zoological Park).

Mound nests are nests that were previously used by other animals (such as orange - footed scrub fowl or other dragons) that have been repurposed by Komodo dragons.

Komodo dragons prefer hot and dry places with open grassland, as well as tropical forests at low elevations.