Little Book of Big Facts: Komodo Dragon <ee>

What is that? It's a Komodo dragon! They are large lizards. They are so cool!

I see! Are they from space? No, not space! They are from Indonesia. They live on Komodo Island.

Where do they like to live? Komodo dragons like to live where it is hot and dry. When it is cold and dark, they dig a warm hole to sleep in.

What do they eat? They like to hunt! They eat deer, birds, and pigs.

Will they eat me? If you see one, run! You can climb a tree. They can not climb!

Do Komodo dragons lay eggs? Yes, they lay their eggs in deep holes to keep them safe. It is hard for Komodo dragons to live in the wild.

Why is it hard for them? Some folks cut the trees where they live. There are less Komodo dragons in the wild than there used to be.

Komodo dragons are cool! Yes! We are proud of our Komodo dragons. We will help keep them safe.