Carnivores
Monday, 21 November 2011
Snakes
Snakes are elongate, legless, carnivorus reptile. There are about 2,900 species. We people are scared of snakes, because they kill. But they do in two different way's: -They poison: cobra... -They constrict: pithon...Snakes are elongate, legless, carnivorus reptile.
There are about 2,900 species.
We people are scared of snakes, because they kill. But they do in two different way's:
-They poison: cobra...
-They constrict: pithon...
Komodo Dragon
Komodo dragons come from dinosaurs. They only inhabit the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Montang and Gili Dasami.
They weigh c.80 kilos and measure up to 3 meters.
The most dangerous thing about them is their saliva, which contains 100s of bacteria, many of which are lethal.
The komodo dragon is also a cannibal, occasionally eating other old or ill dragons.
Polar Bear
The polar bear is the biggest bear and the biggest land carnivor.
Females can weigh between 300-450 kg, but the male can weigh up to 600 kg.
The female gives birth to 1-3 cubs, every 2-3 years.
Their favourite prey is the seal.
Their favourite prey is the seal.
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