These
animals seem to have come out of a magical world.
For hundreds
of years, humans have been in awe of incredible mythological beings like
dragons. There are legends of these fantastic creatures that have captivated
millions of people throughout history. Unfortunately, dragons as we imagine
them do not exist, but nature surprises us with a genus of animals that are
closest to dragons.
The Draco
genus, also known as “flying dragons”, belongs to the Agamidae family of
lizards. These lizards live in the trees of the tropical forests of Southeast
Asia.
#1
These
wonderful animals are 8 to 10 inches long. They have membranes on the side of
their trunk which allows them to glide from tree to tree, reaching up to 60
meters in distance, losing only 10 meters in altitude.
#2
The diet of
the reptiles of this genus is based mainly on insects, especially tree ants.
#3
The only
time these animals come down from the trees is when it is time to reproduce.
The male flying dragon uses its folding membranes to get the female’s attention
and thus initiate the courtship process.
#4
The colors
and characteristics of each flying dragon vary depending on the species, but
they all have peculiarities that make them unique.
#5
These
animals are undoubtedly a beauty of nature that seems out of a fairy tale.