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These reptilian giants can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh up to 200 pounds, that's like a really big grown-up! They have rugged scales in various shades of brown, a long muscular tail, and a forked yellow tongue which they use to taste the air around them. Their large, curved and sharp claws help them in hunting and digging.  \nSpeaking of hunting, let's dive into what these big lizards love to munch on. Komodo dragons are carnivores, which means they love to eat meat. Their meals can include anything from birds, invertebrates, and mammals, to even larger prey like water buffalo. They have a special venom in their saliva which helps them take down bigger animals and they can eat a whopping 80% of their body weight in a single meal!  \nNow, let's jet off to their home – the Komodo National Park in Indonesia. Komodo dragons love to live in hot and dry places on these islands, you'll often find them lounging in the sun. They lay eggs which hatch after around eight months, and the little dragons are ready to climb trees to escape predators. They live up to 30 years in the wild, growing and learning to become the apex predators of their habitat.  \nHaving learnt about their life, let's see how they interact with others. Komodo dragons usually live alone, only coming together to breed or eat, and they are known to be quite territorial. While they don't have a lot of interaction with humans, they are known to attack when threatened, so it's best to admire these magnificent creatures from a distance. So, that's the Komodo dragon, a truly unique and fascinating creature, don't you think?  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What do Komodo dragons usually eat?  \nA. Leaves B. Grass C. Meat D. Fruits  \n2) What color is a Komodo dragon's tongue?  \nA. Black B. Yellow C. Blue D. Red  \n3) What is the world's largest living lizard?  \nA. Salamander B. Iguana C. Chameleon D. Komodo dragon 4) Where do Komodo dragons live?  \nA. The Amazon B. Antarctica C. Indonesia D. Africa  \n5) How long does it take for the eggs of Komodo dragons to hatch?  \nA. Around one month B. Around one year  \nC. Around eight months D. Around two weeks  \n6) What are the claws of Komodo dragons like?  \nA. Large, curved, and sharp B. Long, straight, and blunt  \nC. Small and blunt D. Medium-sized and curved  \n7) Up to how many years can Komodo dragons live in the wild?  \nA. 50 years B. 40 years C. 20 years D. 30 years  \n8) What do Komodo dragons do when they feel threatened by humans?  \nA. They hide B. They try to blend in with their  \nsurroundings  \nC. They attack D. They run away  \n9) What do baby Komodo dragons do to escape predators?  \nA. Hide under rocks B. Climb trees C. Run fast D. Swim in water  \n10) What helps a Komodo dragon take down bigger animals?  \nA. Huge body size B. Their sharp claws  \nC. Their fast speed D. Venom in their saliva  \n11) What diet type do Komodo dragons follow?  \nA. Herbivorous B. Carnivorous C. Piscivorous D. Omnivorous  \n12) How long can a Komodo dragon grow up to be?  \nA. 5 feet long B. 10 feet long C. 20 feet long D. 30 feet long  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n13) \"Living on these beautiful islands in Indonesia, I love to relax and sunbathe. \"  \n14) \"I hate the heat, I prefer to stay in cool, shaded areas. \"  \n15) \"My claws? Oh, they're not very sharp. I mostly use them for climbing trees. \"  \n16) \"We live in the icy regions of Antarctica, we love the cold!\"  \n17) \"I have really rough scales! They help protect me and make me look tough. \"  \n18) \"I can eat about 80% of my body weight in a single meal!\"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 96 | 95 | 93 | 91 | 89 | 88 | 86 | 84 | 82 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 81 | 79 |","cbCaiiKp6rpuhyUC","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiKp6rpuhyUC","pdf",128862,"English","# Reading\n## Multiple-choice questions (1-12)\n## W or N: statements the animal would say (13-25)\n## Fact or opinion (26-35)\n## True or false (36-45)","[{\"question\":\"What do Komodo dragons usually eat?\",\"answer\":\"They are carnivores and eat meat, including birds, invertebrates, mammals, and even larger prey such as water buffalo.\"},{\"question\":\"How long does it take for Komodo dragon eggs to hatch?\",\"answer\":\"The eggs hatch after around eight months.\"},{\"question\":\"Where do Komodo dragons live and how do they respond when threatened?\",\"answer\":\"They live in the Komodo National Park in Indonesia in hot, dry places, and they may attack when threatened by humans.\"}]","Komodo dragon - Reading and Answer Questions | PDF",1790809476,28]