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All Creatures Podcast

Mystique of Komodo Dragons

All Creatures Podcast

All Creatures Podcast

Natural Sciences, Nature, Science

4.7563 Ratings

🗓️ 21 October 2024

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

On this throwback Monday, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Komodo dragons, the largest living lizards on Earth. Join us as we explore the rich history of these ancient reptiles, tracing their evolution and presence on the Indonesian islands. We'll discuss the Komodo dragon’s unique physiology, including their venomous bite, powerful jaws, and remarkable senses that make them apex predators. You'll learn about their diet, from scavenging on carrion to hunting large prey like deer and wild boar. We’ll also explore how these incredible creatures survive in harsh, isolated environments and how they’ve adapted to thrive on remote islands. Importantly, we’ll address the current state of Komodo dragon conservation, the challenges they face, and what’s being done to protect these remarkable giants from the threats of habitat loss and climate change. This episode is an insightful journey into the lives of these legendary dragons, highlighting their ecological importance and the urgent need for their conservation. Tune in for a wild adventure with the kings of the reptile world. Show notes HERE ------------------------------------------------------------- Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Let's go!

0:54.3

Over seven million different animals inhabit our planet.

1:09.0

Now, I think what the Komodo dragon, and you should see it on our front page, the face of it,

1:14.9

this flat, rectangular, thick head.

1:17.7

I think that's really what.

1:20.3

What can they teach us?

1:22.7

Back in 2009, there was a biochemist named Brian Fry that said, well, let's look at these bacterial strains.

1:30.7

There's 50 of them.

1:33.0

Many species are in crisis and need your help.

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