Komodo Dragon

The Komodo dragon or Komodo monitor, is a species of lizard that can be found in Indonesia in the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores and Gili Motang. These extremely big reptiles hunt invertebrates, mammals and birds. Occasionally they also attack humans. The mating process starts between May and August, the eggs are laid in September and hatch in April.

Unfortunately, Indonesia plans to shut down Komodo Island because people steal and smuggle these creatures. Komodo Island is one of the three islands that forms the Komodo National Park. The smuggled dragons are sold to buyers peddling them as “traditional” medicine.

Indonesian law prescribes jail for up to 10 years and a fine for trafficking endangered animals. Despite the penalties, the trade is still widespread across parts of the Indonesian archipelago.

Always mankind messing up nature!!!

Chevrotain

Did you know that the Chevrotain is an animal that looks like a tiny deer with fangs?

Also known as mouse-deer, Chevrotains are the smallest hoofed mammals in the world. They are not mice, nor are they deer. They are very mysterious and shy which makes it difficult for scientists to study them. They are so small that are preyed upon by various animals. They use smells and noises to communicate. These beautiful creatures don’t have horns or antlers for protection and therefore live in solitude, they often graze alone and only come together to mate. They are nocturnal so it’s very rare to spot them.

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Northern Flicker

The Northern Flicker or Common Flicker is a medium-sized bird of the woodpecker family. They are native to most of North America, parts of Central America, Cuba, and the Cayman Islands, and are one of the few woodpecker species that migrate.

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