Komodo Dragon by JeffG7BRJ
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Shot through glass. Large file please zoom for full effect.
A member of the monitor lizard family (Varanidae), it is the largest living species of lizard, growing to an average length of 2–3 meters (approximately 6.5–10 ft) and weighing around 70 kilograms (154 lb). Their unusual size is attributed to island gigantism, since there are no other carnivorous mammals to fill the niche on the islands where they live, and also to the Komodo dragon's low metabolic rate.
As a result of their size, these lizards are apex predators, dominating the ecosystems in which they live. Although Komodo dragons eat mostly carrion, they will also hunt and ambush prey including invertebrates, birds, and mammals.
Mating begins between May and August, and the eggs are laid in September. About twenty eggs are deposited in abandoned megapode nests and incubated for seven to eight months, hatching in April, when insects are most plentiful. Young Komodo dragons are vulnerable and therefore dwell in trees, safe from predators and cannibalistic adults. They take around three to five years to mature, and may live as long as fifty years. They are capable of parthenogenesis, in which viable eggs are laid without fertilization by a male.
Information from Wikipedia.
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Comments (35)
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend,That marvelous phtography!, really excellent, master your style, the light, all!! A million stars ***** Have a marvelous Monday.Hug and kiss in heart.Luminous blessings.Ludy Thanks you very much for you comments.
artaddict2
Exceptional shot, took your advice and viewed full-size which shows impressive detail of the scales and subtle hints of blue and purples. A fascinating read Jeff, bit scarey to hear about a species that doesn't need a male to fertilise the eggs lol.
durleybeachbum
A superb pic of an amazing creature! When I first noticed it was your pic from the thumb, I had been looking at various shots of creatures from around the world, and I thought 'surely they don't have those in Rochdale or wherever Jeff lives'. Talk about a senior moment!
Littlejock
Great focus and colours. Excellent work my friend..
stevey3d
Excellent Jeff! Superb colours and detail! 5+
PD154
Excellent capture, great textures in this beast!
danob
Great shot Jeff but did you have to whack him with that big log to get the pose!! Lol seriously good work mate
e-brink
Great shot! That guy is some poser!
sylki
Now that a big lad!!!Great shot,fantastic viewed large.Fascinating reading too
hipps13
wonderful capture, Jeff but I do not think I would like to meet he/she in person looks creepy and cool all at once lol thanks for the smile warm hug, Linda
JaneEden
Amazing creature, great capture! hugs Jane xx
jocko500
wow that big. I heard of people getting eaten by them sometimes. cool shot
Debwhosmiles
He is just the king of his world~ lol Great shot!
beachzz
Beautiful foto of this awesome creature, love the info as well!!
tennesseecowgirl
makes ya wonder if there is not an empty bottle of whisky behind him...looks like one drunken dragon to me LOL super photo!!
Ionel
Great capture, Jeff! He looks sleepy! :)
Richardphotos
they are a beautiful lizard.seen some small ones and huge on tv.excellent capture through glass
Leeco
I guess if you are one of the apex predators, you can sleep like a log (on a log) and not worry about anything, lol. Great shot of a great looking critter. Thanks for sharing. Lee
auntietk
Full view is really worth it - the detail is amazing!!
SSoffia
EXCELLENT CAPTURE , COLORS & BEAUTIFUL !!!!!
junge1
An excellent capture Jeff and very informative information! Sig....
ledwolorz
Super colors and detail.Excellent capture.
mickuk50
love it when andrea has a senior moment lol :o)..could quite imagine these wandering round rochdale somehow .excellent capture jeff .have you been a bit off again staying in bed .hope its not been too bad for you mick
Kelena
great animal shot
rainbows
Incredible creature and capture, Jeff. Splendid work. Hugs. Di. xx
huismus
The big ones are as dangerous as crocodiles. Beautiful capture Jeff!
G_Mansco
what beautiful colours, love it ;O)
Alz2008
I hope this wasnt captured in your garden jeff LOL..Great capture excellent well done..
MaraP
Excellent captured!! He seems to be sleeping :)
SapUS59
excellent capture Jeff, he looks a bit tired.