Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Komodo Dragons Kill Trespasser, Not Fooling Around

Komodo dragon, probably seconds before he chomps on that dude's hand

You know why Komodo Dragons are called dragons? It's not because they're fuzzy, cuddly and furry. It's because they're mean lizards who will kill you if they get a chance.

Last summer some Indonesian villagers protested when foreign aid workers forbade the traditional goat and deer sacrifices that appease the dragons. 

You know what happened? A nine year old boy got eaten! Komodo dragons mean business!

This week a fisherman was mauled by Komodo dragons and bled to death before he could reach the hospital. He was trespassing on an island where there are a ton of Komodo dragons. Well, not a ton, because they're endangered and there are only about 4,000 left in the world. 

Still, as this fisherman discovered, it only takes one angry dragon to mess you up. 

Knights, eco-tourists and fisherman beware! Komodo dragons have a taste for human blood, and they're not shy about taking it from you.

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