A zoo in Texas, in America, recorded the birth of ten rare specimens of Komodo dragons at the end of October. The photos were released this month.
A recording from a team of veterinarians and caregivers showed the exact moment when chunks of eggs were rapidly hatched in a video. watch video above,
Native to Indonesia, the Komodo dragon is known as the world’s largest lizard, reaching up to 3 meters in length and weighing up to 160 kg.
Komodo dragon cubs born at the San Antonio Zoo, Texas – Photo Courtesy / San Antonio Zoo
“The cubs are healthy and we look forward to helping them grow and preserve the Komodo dragons,” zoo director Tim Morrow said in a statement.
Komodo Dragon Cubs at the Texas Zoo – Photo Courtesy / San Antonio Zoo
According to the San Antonio Zoo, there are currently less than 1,400 individuals of this species in the world – which were considered to be at risk of extinction in 2021.
Experts reinforce the progress of urbanization in forested areas and the effects of climate change – such as rising sea levels – as Threats to the natural habitat of dragons,
Komodo Dragons – Photo: Courtesy / San Antonio Zoo
