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[edit] Weight
...weighing between 80 and 140 kg (40 to 310 lb). 80kg is not 40lbs, maybe the two numbers should be reversed?
- Thanks. It was my mistake. The 80 kg was there, and there was only a conversion of the upper limit. I added the lower limit, and I not sure where I went astray. I don't know how accurate the numbers are, and obviously this must refer to mature adults. But anyway, I've changed the lower limit to0 175 lb now. I'm glad you spotted that. Gene Nygaard 23:40, 23 Jan 2005 (UTC)
Made a minor grammatical correction. Removed an unneccesary "the". Toroca 17:03, 26 October 2005 (UTC) in fact this numbers are inaccurate, the fattest komodo-dragon with empty stomach was only about 60kg in weight, although they can be much heavier when they have eaten. Furthermore weights of 80-140kg are far away realitiy.
clean it up!
—Pengo 23:13, 27 December 2005 (UTC)
- Did my best to edit & clean as noted. Added the university of melbourne link at the bottom. Good enough?
- Thank you muchly, anonymous person at the 59.167.31.237 address. —Pengo 10:09, 2 January 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Some unidentified claim
Some unidentified individuals have argued that komodo dragons have keen senses and are among the most intelligent of living reptiles.
What is this exactly? Is it local folklore or somesuch, or just a random claim? If there's no better source, it probably shouldn't be in the introductory paragraph. --Lorkki 13:26, 2 January 2006 (UTC)
I listened to the podcast which was from the Australian Broadcasting Company and they interviewed the person who discovered that the Komodo Dragon is venomous. The man pointed out that no bacteria can act fast enough to cause the almost immediate symptoms experienced by a human when bitten on the finger by a Komodo Dragon. I'm no expert but think the logic is good and always have been a bit suspicious of bacteria being the killing agent. I never found a good answer to just what bacteria was at work. I have no idea how to edit a Wikipedia page but pass this on to anybody that does. I am sure, if you have an iPod you can find the podcast of interest under the Science category.
Tom Roach tbroach@gmail.com''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
Yes, I heard Fry talk about that and I read the data from that paper. The data on bacteria is actually excellent, the bacteria have been cultured, and the death of animals/humans bitten between a few days and a week later is typical of septic shock. The case of venom is solely based on a genetics doctor (not a medical doctor) looking at a single patient bitten by a Komodo Dragon in Sydney, who said something like "that looks like poison". Since the claim was not published as a verified account and was not by a medical doctor, and was from a single patient (who could have had an allergic reaction), it is really speculation (but interesting speculation, which may be verified later), so I rewrote it as such. Sad mouse 00:28, 22 December 2006 (UTC)
It's not just speculation though, there's move evidence than you let on. The paper is cited on the wiki article. Why don't you read it? Or am I the one who is missing something? Kimbits - 3 March 2007
[edit] What Komodo Dragons eat.
"I think that Komodo Dragons should not eat horses.You may think that I am a freaky,DON'T EAT MEAT!,girl but I'm really not.I am a vet so I know that it is part of the life cycle,but horses should not have to die for the sake of Komodo Dragons.I know what most of you may say that I am crazy,but trust me I'm not.I just think that if horses are slan for the sake of Komodo Dragons that all HELL!will break lose.So think about what I am saying and comment for me.PLEASE!"
64.250.195.33 20:20, 30 January 2006 (UTC)
- Why should Horses be any more special than any other animal? Dragons need to eat, and if we're going to feed them, better a common animal than a more rare one. Would you rather the endangered species be forced to eat EACH OTHER? Dragons are an endangered species, and it's not like the Horses are in danger of extinction themselves. And I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure the Dragons kill the Horses themselves. Circle of Life, creatures have to eat. Especially something as rare and beautiful as a Komodo Dragon.
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- Actually, the Komodo dragon bites its prey, and lets the bacteria in its salivia finish it off. The Komodo dragon prefers decaying flesh. But you're right - we have way too many people in this world, and the komodo dragon needs to eat. I like the way you think. Raul654 01:06, 19 May 2006 (UTC)
Well, the Komodo dragons kill horses themselves, silly! They need to eat! And would you rather protect an endangered Komodo dragon or a non-endangered horse? Dora Nichov 09:35, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Varanus komodoensis
That is the scientific name of the Komodo Dragon.Most of the common names for it is Ora,Komodo Dragon,and buaja darat.To most people it means nothing.To me it means the name of a animal so exotic it hurts to insult it or hear someone insult it.The most thing I can say is that the Ora's are very fun to research.Tell me what you think of them. 64.250.195.33 20:30, 30 January 2006
Bold text P.S. woow its amazing how there is real dragons i thought it was only in fairy tales! =) it would be great if more people put other types of dragons that DO exsist!! kk thanx
Komodo dragons aren't dragons either, they are just big lizards. Dora Nichov 11:59, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Common name
Could people please stop moving this page back and forth from Komodo dragon & Komodo Dragon. I mean, ffs, does it really matter? There are so many more much more important things that need editor's time on wikipedia. The pettiness and ultimately irrelevance of it all is reflected in this section of the Manual of style which says either can be used. Let's use some common sense. --Merbabu 22:32, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Komodo Island Monitor?
Who changed the name? Shouldn't we stay with Komodo dragon as a name, since it's more common of a name? bibliomaniac15 00:49, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
Right. Dora Nichov 09:01, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Komodo dragon parthenogenesis
This is interesting. Perhaps worthy adding? 1
It has been added I see.
My comment is, news reports state the offspring of this parthenogenesis must be male. Please explain the Sex-determination system (obviously not XY) that produces this outcome.
[edit] some recent edits
i cleaned up a good bit of bad grammar, noun/verb disagreement (still more to go there), tons of redundant info, and the like, and added/replaced/corrected many wiki links.
cheers! Metanoid 12:58, 22 December 2006 (UTC)
For new data going into the article, please remember to use metric weights/distances first and imperial weights/distances second. Sad mouse 17:53, 21 January 2007 (UTC)
- Sorry about that. I'm accustomed to the customary system (being a Yank) :). bibliomaniac15 22:44, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] ICUN
I cleaned up the ICUN image to reflect the recent 3.1 system instead of the phased out older system. If someone disagrees, feel free to revert. 209.6.251.147 03:43, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
