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Dracones Komodo

Latin → English Level A1103 cards3 stories

Explora mirabilem mundum Draconum Komodo et incipe tuam linguae viam! Disce verba simplicia ad loquendum de his magnis animalibus, eorum domo in natura, et factis iucundis de eis. Perfectum pro tironibus qui animalia et scientiam amant!

Dracones Komodo

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Komodo dragons hunt dangerous prey

English

The Komodo dragon is a large lizard. It lives on hot islands. The dragon is a strong predator. It has sharp teeth and a long tail. Its teeth are for chewing prey. The dragon isn't weak. It is stronger than small animals. Do Komodo dragons hunt alone? No, they sometimes hunt in groups. Their habitat is forests and islands. Are Komodo dragons dangerous? Yes, they are. They can run fast at night. The dragon uses its tail and legs to catch prey. Don't lose your food near a Komodo dragon! Does the dragon have powerful teeth? Yes, it does. The teeth are on top of its mouth. Komodo dragons aren't small predators. They are at the top of their habitat. Why are they dangerous? Because they hunt and eat large prey. The Komodo islands are their home. Is the dragon a fast runner? Yes, it is. But it isn't the fastest. Their sharp teeth make them strong predators. Do you like Komodo dragons? They are amazing but dangerous.

Komodo dragon basking in sun

English

The Komodo dragon is big and strong. It has long claws and a short tongue. The tongue flicks quickly. Is the dragon basking in the sun now? Yes, it is. The sun is hot. Komodo dragons like dry habitats. They can swim, but they prefer basking. Do they like cold? No, they don’t. Their bite is venomous. They can kill prey with their claws or bite. The young dragon digs in the sand. Does it have wet skin? No, it isn’t wet. Can it smell prey far away? Yes, it can. The prey isn’t safe. The bite isn’t painless. Komodo dragons aren’t fast, but they are strong. Do they help each other? No, they don’t. They live alone. Where is the dragon now? It is under the sun. Is it climbing? No, it is basking. Would you like to see a Komodo dragon? Be careful! They are dangerous.

Komodo dragons hunt island prey

English

Komodo dragons are big. They live on an island. The island is Komodo. They are very strong. Their jaws are strong. They can crush bones. Do they eat plants? No, they don’t. They eat meat. They like fresh prey. They can ambush prey. They are fast. They can swim far. Can they climb trees? Yes, they can. Female dragons lay eggs. The eggs are in the ground. Baby dragons come from eggs. Are the babies big? No, they aren’t. They are weak. They hide in trees. Do they eat carrion? Yes, they do. They eat carrion too. Komodo dragons are independent. They don’t live in Bali. They are good hunters.

Sample flashcards 20

  • Draco komodoensis the komodo dragon
  • Draco komodoensis magna lacerta est. The komodo dragon is a large lizard.
  • Estne Draco komodoensis periculosus? Is the komodo dragon dangerous?
  • Draco komodoensis cursor velox non est. The komodo dragon isn't a fast runner.
  • praedator periculosus a dangerous predator
  • Dracones komodoensis praedatores periculosi sunt. Komodo dragons are dangerous predators.
  • Suntne dracones komodoensis summi praedatores? Are komodo dragons the top predators?
  • Parva animalia praedatores periculosi non sunt. Small animals aren't dangerous predators.
  • praedari to hunt prey
  • Dracones komodoensis praedantur. Komodo dragons hunt their prey.
  • Venanturne dracones komodoensis in gregibus? Do komodo dragons hunt in groups?
  • Nocte non venantur. They don't hunt at night.
  • acuti dentes the sharp teeth
  • Dracones komodoensis acutos dentes habent. Komodo dragons have sharp teeth.
  • Amittitne Draco komodoensis dentes suos? Does the komodo dragon lose its teeth?
  • Acuti dentes eorum ad manducandum non sunt. Their sharp teeth aren't for chewing.
  • potens cauda the powerful tail
  • Draco komodoensis potente cauda sua utitur. The komodo dragon uses its powerful tail.
  • Estne cauda fortior quam crura? Is the tail stronger than the legs?
  • Cauda infirma non est. The tail isn't weak.

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