The Komodo Dragon thrives in a hot (sometimes dangerous) climate
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Channel: 9NEWS · 2018 · Howto & Style
Komodo Dragons live in a pretty rough habitat. While the species is considered “vulnerable,” they have still managed to survive, despite disasters that could quickly wipe them out. Located on the other side of the world, south of the equator, sits Komodo Island in Indonesia. This small island is one of five that the Komodo Dragon calls home, and the climate there isn’t comfortable. The Denver Zoo keeps their Komodo Dragons inside to accommodate Colorado's temperature changes. The dragons get basking areas that warm up to well over 100 degrees if they want to be warmer. They also have a sensor on their head -- the pineal gland -- that tells them when they need just that! The gland senses ultraviolet light and they use it for thermoregulation to go in and out of light. It lets them know if they are warm enough. The Komodo Dragon's climate also makes them vulnerable. Volcanoes, fires and tsunamis all threaten these creatures. More here: https://on9news.tv/2NU62jj Previous video: https://youtu.be/cfmiEK0vpeM Subscribe to NEXT: http://bit.ly/2eP1GwI Subscribe to Fix This: http://bit.ly/2g3DsuK Stay connected: 9News Website: http://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Google+: https://plus.google.com/+9news/posts Snapchat: Denver9NEWS Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/9news/
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