7804dc+Predator+Essay

The directors of the HOWL (Hunters of the Wild lands) Museum are searching for an animal that deserves a spot in the museum. What animal comes to mind when you think of a hunter? Does wolf or lion come to mind? If you think outside the box you might think of the Komodo Dragon. To me, the Komodo dragon deserves a spot in the HOWL museum.

The Komodos’ size makes them able to eat large animals like deer,goats,pigs,dogs,water buffalo,and occasionally humans.Did you know that Komodos can grow over ten feet in length.That is huge for a type of lizard. If a Komodo can grow over ten feet and could eat large animals, that means that the Komodo is a skilled hunter.The Komodos’ size is very important when hunting.

The Komodos’ teeth are also important.Komodos’ have 60 serrated (sharp) teeth.Each tooth is a one centimeter long.If a Komodo dragon attacks you and bites you are most likely to die.If the bite is infected you can possibly die in a day or two.

The most important thing when the Komodo is hunting is it’s venom. The venom contains 50 to 80 varieties of bacteria. The deadly bite can send the victim into shock,decrease blood pressure,and of course kill you.The Komodos’ venom has 4 types of toxic bacteria which means if you get bit you can die before you even reach the hospital. Komodos’ bite their prey and then wait for it to die, even if it takes weeks.

Even though people think that some animals are more fierce than a Komodo dragon, my facts may change your mind.

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