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Where is world largest lizard found?
Komodo Island
Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard species. The dragon is a monitor lizard of the family Varanidae. It occurs on Komodo Island and a few neighboring islands of the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia.
What is the biggest Komodo dragon?
366 pounds
These wild dragons typically weigh about 154 pounds (70 kilograms), but the largest verified specimen reached a length of 10.3 feet (3.13 meters) and weighed 366 pounds (166 kilograms). Males tend to grow larger and bulkier than females.
Are there dragons in Australia?
Australia’s 70-plus dragon species cover most of the continent. They laze beside ornamental ponds in eastern cities, cling to the buttressed trunks of rainforest trees, nestle among pebbles on stony plains and perch atop termite mounds in central deserts. One species even wanders around Tasmania and the mainland alps.
Do alligators exist in Australia?
There are no alligators in Australia, only crocodiles. They can live in either fresh or saltwater and are found across much of the top coast of Australia. Both fresh and saltwater crocodiles live throughout Kakadu National Park, so if you do happen to see one, be sure to ask your guide about which species it may be.
Are goannas and iguanas the same?
The name ‘goanna’ is derived from the word ‘iguana. ‘ The early settlers called the monitor lizards ‘iguanas’ when first arriving in Australia. The word ‘iguana’ eventually became corrupted into the word ‘goanna.
Could an animal breathe fire?
Unfortunately, no documented animal has the ability to breathe fire, but there is one group of animals that is widely accepted as those that come closest to doing so: bombardier beetles.
Which Australian flag is flown from the bow?
The Australian National Flag is flown from the bow. The Royal Australian Air Force ensign was adopted in 1948. It is an Australian National Flag with a light blue background. A leaping red kangaroo was added in 1982.
What is the Queen’s personal Australian flag?
The Queen’s Personal Australian Flag is the personal flag of Queen Elizabeth II in her role as Queen of Australia. The flag was approved for use in 1962. It is used by the Queen when she is in Australia.
What are the different types of flags in Australia?
List of Australian flags 1 National flags. 2 Other flags recognised under the Flags Act 1953. 3 Personal flags. 4 States and territories. 5 Civil ensigns. 6 Australian Defence Force. 7 Australian Border Force 8 Federal and state police. 9 Cities and areas. 10 Religious flags.
What is the flag for the Governor of an Australian state?
The Governor of each Australian state has a personal flag or standard, generally the state flag with the addition of a crown above the badge, as illustrated below. The Administrator of the Northern Territory flies the Australian National Flag.