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User:Dhatfield/Komodo dragon video gallery

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Example gallery of things to look for when watching Image:Komodo dragons video 2 Part 2.OGG

  • The Komodo dragon is well camouflaged on the rocky ground in the shadows under the trees.
    The Komodo dragon is well camouflaged on the rocky ground in the shadows under the trees.
  • The dragon walks by alternating diagonally opposite pairs of feet. They are capable of briefly sprinting at up to 20 kilometres per hour
    The dragon walks by alternating diagonally opposite pairs of feet. They are capable of briefly sprinting at up to 20 kilometres per hour
  • As the animal walks it constantly flicks out its tongue to 'smell' its environment.
    As the animal walks it constantly flicks out its tongue to 'smell' its environment.
  • The claws of a Komodo dragon are used for tearing flesh into chunks that it can swallow regardless of whether the food is alive, dead or decomposing.
    The claws of a Komodo dragon are used for tearing flesh into chunks that it can swallow regardless of whether the food is alive, dead or decomposing.
  • The animal stares at its prey but is unable to scale the wall blocking it.
    The animal stares at its prey but is unable to scale the wall blocking it.

Example gallery of things to look for when watching Image:Komodo dragons video 2 Part 1.OGG

  • The dragon is also well camouflaged in the grass.
    The dragon is also well camouflaged in the grass.
  • Like many reptiles, the Komodo dragon uses its long, forked tongue to smell.
    Like many reptiles, the Komodo dragon uses its long, forked tongue to smell.
  • The dragon picks up a scrap of food.
    The dragon picks up a scrap of food.
  • The Komodo dragon can swallow large chunks of food whole with a 'gulping' motion like that of a crocodile.
    The Komodo dragon can swallow large chunks of food whole with a 'gulping' motion like that of a crocodile.
  • Completing the swallow.
    Completing the swallow.
  • The scales on this specimen vary from iridescent green on the snout to brown down the body. Note how its appearance has changed from when it was in shadow.
    The scales on this specimen vary from iridescent green on the snout to brown down the body. Note how its appearance has changed from when it was in shadow.
  • The tough hide of the Komodo dragon is wrinkled over the neck allowing it to expand when the animal swallows large pieces of meat.
    The tough hide of the Komodo dragon is wrinkled over the neck allowing it to expand when the animal swallows large pieces of meat.
  • When hunting, the dragon extends more of its tongue and constantly 'tastes' the air to assist its poor eyesight and hearing in locating the prey. The 'prey' in this case is the cameraman and guide.
    When hunting, the dragon extends more of its tongue and constantly 'tastes' the air to assist its poor eyesight and hearing in locating the prey. The 'prey' in this case is the cameraman and guide.
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