Thursday, November 02, 2006

Stupefying

2 interesting random pics taken on a not so long ago hazy R & R.
*Photo credit: Hubi
IN

Varanus komodensis (Endangered)

*source: nature.ca

The Komodo dragon is the world's largest lizard species. It is found mainly on the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rintja, Padar, and Flores. There are only an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 of these monitor lizards living today. Reaching lengths of up to 3 m or more, and weighing up to 126 kg, these reptiles are swift runners and climbers with great appetites for deer and wild boar.

Although often regarded as pests, they are not a serious menace to humans. In order to protect the dragon, the Indonesian government has made the islands of Padar and Rintja into nature reserves for both the lizard and its prey. Commercial trade in specimens or skins is illegal under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.

A young Komodo Dragon loittering around the streets as we drove the Caddie Cart around. Gee! So lazy to use the sidewalk. Very inconsiderate! *tsk*tsk*

OUT

Blattella asahinai (The Asian Cockroach)

*source: Wikipedia

Tropical cockroaches are often much bigger.

I guess I need not elaborate since we are all knowledgeable about them.

Next topic pleez! *eew*

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