{"id":554058,"date":"2022-11-24T14:17:42","date_gmt":"2022-11-24T07:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goeverycorner.com\/?p=554058"},"modified":"2022-11-24T14:25:31","modified_gmt":"2022-11-24T07:25:31","slug":"are-there-komodo-dragons-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goeverycorner.com\/are-there-komodo-dragons-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"Are There Komodo Dragons In Thailand?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Komodo dragons are undoubtedly the biggest lizards (not dragons) that you will see anywhere. These giants can be found on several islands in Asia and have been an attraction for tourists worldwide. So, can visitors in Thailand find Komodo dragons?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No, there are no Komodo dragons in Thailand, at least no free Komodo dragons. Tourists visiting Thailand often mistake the common giant monitor lizards for Komodo dragons. Some Komodo dragons are illegally smuggled into Thailand from their original habitat in the Indonesian Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: Are there crocodiles in Thailand?<\/a> | Are there tigers in Thailand?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There Are No Komodo Dragons In Thailand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately for visitors to Thailand hoping to see Komodo dragons, the giant lizard does not roam free in Thailand. However, if you a desperate to see one, you can always try the zoo, but it is nothing like seeing one roaming free in its natural habitat.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Yay<\/span> Komodo dragon<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Where Can You Find Komodo Dragons?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Komodo dragon is found on very few small islands in the Komodo Indonesian Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Flores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Rinca<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Gili Motang<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Gili Dasami<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The islands are covered in hills that have both savanna grassland and forests. They are subject to a hot climate with temperatures searing to ninety-five degrees in the dry season. Yet, these high temperatures are what lizards, like the Komodo dragon, like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thanks to the fact that it lives on small islands with no competition regarding other predators, the Komodo dragon has evolved to become the biggest living species of lizard. No wonder people from all corners of the earth wish to see them. These giant lizards can grow up to ten feet in length and weigh up to one hundred and fifty pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Interestingly, on some islands within the Komodo National Park, Komodo dragons are noticeably smaller and lighter than their relatives on other islands. Their smaller size is likely a result of the reduced number of deer on these smaller islands, leaving the Komodo dragons with less food to help them grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Some Komodo Dragons Are Illegally Imported Into Thailand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Due to the rarity and astonishing size of Komodo dragons, they are highly sought-after by various people (animal collectors, zoos, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Unfortunately, despite it being illegal, some people organize the poaching of Komodo dragons from their natural habitat and have them smuggled into Thailand and other countries. The lack of rangers to patrol the Komodo National Park enables criminals to poach the giant lizards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Are Komodo Dragons Dangerous?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Komodo dragons are arguably the most dangerous lizards on the planet. They are big and muscular, but most crucially, they have venomous bites. Their predator physique, coupled with their venom, lets them ambush and hunt large prey, like horses, deer, boars, water buffalo, and on occasion, humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    So, people who value their life should only observe Komodo dragons from a safe distance. These big lizards can be aggressive even if unprovoked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Though they may not kill you with a bite, as their jaw is not as strong as other apex predators, their razor-sharp teeth will deliver a lethal venom that can kill a person in just a few hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fortunately, Komodo dragon attacks on humans remain rare, but some of the attacks have proved to be fatal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thailand Has Giant Monitor Lizards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Though Thailand may not have Komodo dragons, there are giant monitor lizards (a relative of the Komodo dragon) roaming around the country, including in the capital city of Bangkok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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