Dragon (Sea Serpent) attacking a Ship

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Dragon (Sea Serpent) attacking a Ship. MYTHICAL MONSTERS. BY CHARLES GOULD, B.A., vi MI n. or THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF TASMANIA; LATE GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOR OP TASMANIA. WITH NINETY-THREE ILLUSTRATIONS. LONDON: W. H.- ALLEN & CO., 13 WATEKLOO PLACE. S.W. PUBLISHERS TO THE INDIA OFFICE. 1886.

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Leafy sea dragon (Phycodurus eques)

High Resolution Image‎ (1,030 × 1,001 pixels, file size: 80 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Source: Illustrated Catalogue of the Fishes of South Australia Pub. Info.: Adelaide, Australia : G.Hassell & Son, 1921,

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Leafy sea dragon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The leafy sea dragon, Phycodurus eques, is a marine fish related to the seahorse. It is the only member of the genus Phycodurus. These creatures are found around southern and western Australia and generally remain in shallow, temperate waters. Their name comes from their appearance, with long leaf-like protrusions coming from all over the body. These protrusions are not used for propulsion; they serve only as camouflage. The leafy sea dragon propels itself by means of a pectoral fin on the ridge of its neck and a dorsal fin on its back closer to the tail end. These small fins are almost completely transparent and difficult to see as they undulate minutely to move the creature sedately through the water, completing the illusion of floating seaweed.

Much like the seahorse, the leafy sea dragon's name is derived from its resemblance to another creature (in this case, a mythical sea monster from irish legends, called the "Cler"). While not large by sea monster standards, they are very large for sea horses, growing at least 18 inches (45 cm). They feed on plankton and small crustaceans. Females deposit eggs on the tail of the male where they grow to maturity. They have become endangered through pollution and industrial runoff as well as collection by fascinated divers who are entranced by their unique appearance. In response to these dangers they have been officially protected by the Australian government.

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Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis)

High Resolution Image (2,348 × 1,284 pixels, file size: 2.02 MB, MIME type: image/jpeg). A young Komodo dragon ( Varanus komodoensis). Thoiry zoo.

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Komodo dragon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is a species of lizard that inhabits the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Gili Dasami, in central Indonesia. A member of the monitor lizard family (Varanidae), it is the largest living species of lizard, growing to an average length of 2–3 meters (approximately 6.5–10 ft) and weighing around 70 kilograms (154 lb). Their unusual size is attributed to island gigantism, since there are no other carnivorous animals to fill the niche on the islands where they live, and also to the Komodo dragon's low metabolic rate. As a result of their size, these lizards are apex predators, dominating the ecosystems in which they live. Although Komodo dragons eat mostly carrion, they will also hunt and ambush prey including invertebrates, birds, and mammals.

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Chinese Dragon

Chinese dragon, colour engraving on wood, Chinese school, 19th Century, bibliothèque des Arts décoratifs, Paris. High Resolution Image (1295 × 1966 pixel, file size: 2.84 MB, MIME type: image/jpeg)

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Chinese dragon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Chinese dragon is a mythical Chinese creature that also appears in other East Asian cultures, and is also sometimes called the Oriental (or Eastern) dragon. Depicted as a long, snake-like creature with four claws, in contrast to the Western dragon which stands on four legs and which is usually portrayed as evil, it has long been a potent symbol of auspicious power in Chinese folklore and art.

Chinese dragons control water in an agricultural water-driven nation. This is the contrast of the western dragon, which controls fire to show its mythical power. The dragon is also the embodiment of the concept of yang (male) and associated with the weather as the bringer of rain and water in general. Its female counterpart is the Fenghuang.

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