Is A Komodo dragon stronger than a gorilla?

A silverback gorilla is much too powerful for a Komodo dragon to fend off. A gorilla would beat a Komodo dragon in a fight. Many people believe that Komodo dragons are venomous. While that is true in a sense, they don't have a venom that will paralyze and knock out their prey.

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What is stronger than a Komodo dragon?

Crocodiles are larger, stronger, and faster than Komodo dragons. Crocodiles are also more common throughout the world, living in many countries.

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What animal can beat a Komodo dragon?

A tiger would win a fight against a Komodo dragon. An ambush by the tiger would instantly end a fight against a Komodo dragon, and the tiger would just as easily win a battle without the element of surprise.

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How strong is a Komodo dragon?

An attack from a Komodo dragon can be fatal—even to humans. Compared to crocodilians and other reptiles, Komodo dragons have relatively weak bite strength. Instead, they rely on their sharp, curved teeth and long, sturdy claws to slash and tear at their prey with astonishing force.

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Are Komodo dragons stronger than lions?

A lion would win a fight against a Komodo dragon. Lions are larger and heavier and have something that the Komodo dragon lacks: the ability to kill their enemy with a single blow.

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Giant Animal Fight!!! Hunting For Prey - Battle Between Komodo Dragon And Gorilla

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Can a Komodo dragon beat a bear?

A bear would beat a Komodo dragon in a fight, but it might get bloody. The problem that Komodo dragons face is that they are very short compared to a bear. For example, if a Komodo dragon approached a grizzly bear, the bear would stand on its legs to appear bigger and scare it away.

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Can Komodo dragon defeat Anaconda?

An adult anaconda would win a fight against a Komodo dragon. The Komodo dragon is a highly capable fighter, but it would not be able to deal fatal damage to the anaconda before it was grabbed and crushed. Anacondas can successfully attack crocodiles, creatures that can kill faster than a Komodo dragon.

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Are Komodo dragons in Australia?

Komodo dragons have thrived in the harsh climate of the Indonesian Islands for millions of years. Fossils, from 50,000 years ago, show they used to live in Australia once upon a time! Due to the increasing threats of habitat destruction, poaching and natural disasters, these dragons are considered a vulnerable species.

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Can any animal survive Komodo dragon?

There aren't many animals that can survive a Komodo attack. A human and another Komodo are pretty much the only ones. This endangered animal, down to about 4,000 in the wild, is at the top of the food chain in its habitat [source: Honolulu Zoo].

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Can a Komodo dragon break your leg?

Mr. Safina, a local guide working at Komodo National Park, took a particular relish in describing the way a Komodo dragon's strong jaws can snap a man's leg in two.

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Who would win a fight between a Komodo dragon and a king cobra?

A Komodo dragon would win a fight against a king cobra.

Both creatures are ambush predators, but the king cobra must rely on its venom to kill its enemy before it is attacked and killed.

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What is Komodo dragons worst enemy?

Answer and Explanation: Due to their very large size, full grown adult Komodo dragons do not have natural predators. However, Komodo dragons are known to be cannibalistic, meaning they have been known to kill and eat each other.

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Can an alligator beat a Komodo dragon?

An alligator would beat a Komodo dragon in a fight. The crushing power of an alligator's bite is too much for the smaller, lighter Komodo dragon to compete against. The alligator would probably wait for a Komodo dragon to come to the water's edge before striking.

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What is the biggest thing a Komodo dragon can eat?

Komodo dragons eat almost any kind of meat, scavenging for carcasses or stalking animals that range in size from small rodents to large water buffalo. Young feed primarily on small lizards and insects, as well as snakes and birds.

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Do Komodo dragons have any predators?

What Eats It? Adults are top predators but juvenile dragons are preyed upon by adult dragons, feral dogs, wild boars, civet cats and snakes. Komodo dragons are solitary animal except during breeding although groups of dragons may gather to feed at a kill.

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Can a human outrun a Komodo dragon?

Humans can outrun a komodo dragon by outmaneuvering and tiring it. Komodo dragons can run at high speeds, but only for a short period of time. Outrunning a komodo dragon is possible, but you have to be quick on your feet.

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Who would win Komodo dragon vs honey badger?

A Komodo dragon would win a fight against a honey badger. Although honey badgers have a lot of endurance and tenacity, the fact is that they cannot deal fatal damage to the large lizard.

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What is the biggest lizard in Australia?

Description: The Perentie is Australia's largest lizard. Its body is rich brown with large cream or yellow markings. It has a forked tongue and numerous very sharp, slightly curved teeth. The Perentie also has a strong tail and powerful legs with five, clawed toes.

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Did Australia Zoo breed Komodo dragon?

After overseeing the potentially dangerous mating process for both dragon and keeper, seven months of incubation and finally the hatching of the eggs – the Australian Reptile Park has become the first zoo in Australia to successfully breed and hatch Komodo dragons.

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Are Komodo dragons dinosaurs?

The Komodo dragon is a living dinosaur and the world's largest lizard. Komodo dragons can grow up to 3-4 metres in length and weigh over 100kg. Found on the Indonesian island of Komodo, there is a stable population of about 3,000 to 5,000 Komodo dragons in the wild.

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Can a gorilla beat an anaconda?

Even in the cases of a large anaconda, a gorilla is so powerful that it would probably crush the anaconda's skull and end the threat before the anaconda could completely wrap around it. Gorillas are fast and ferocious in combat, so it's hard for a snake to take them by surprise and meaningfully attack them.

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Who is stronger lion or anaconda?

Key Point. Green anacondas reach top speeds of 5 mph on land and 10 mph underwater. Lions can easily catch up with the large constrictor with an impressive top speed of 50 mph on land.

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