Reptilia mania - Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), is the world's largest lizard species that live on the island of Komodo, Indonesia. Results of research Bryan Fry from Melbourne University in Australia broke the allegation that the Komodo has a number of bacteria that is very much in his mouth, causing infection of the prey.
Bryan rationale to conduct further research will myth 'bacteria in the mouth of the Komodo' originated from observations of Komodo lifestyle. If there are dragons in the mouth of many bacteria that can cause infection of the prey, the prey of Komodo will die within 2 to 3 days before he died because of infection, but in reality these giant reptiles prey die in a short time after being bitten.
Bryan rationale to conduct further research will myth 'bacteria in the mouth of the Komodo' originated from observations of Komodo lifestyle. If there are dragons in the mouth of many bacteria that can cause infection of the prey, the prey of Komodo will die within 2 to 3 days before he died because of infection, but in reality these giant reptiles prey die in a short time after being bitten.
Together with his team, Bryan conduct research using MRI technology. Surprising results of the research illustrates that in the lower jaw Komodo terpadam six poison glands on both sides. These toxins have become a 'weapon' Komodo moment to pounce on its prey.
More information please visit www.komodonationalpark.org/
More information please visit www.komodonationalpark.org/
