Say What?!: World’s Oldest Captive Komodo Dragon Dies at 30

Say What EJCALGARY, Alberta – The world’s oldest captive Komodo dragon died in a Canadian zoo, according to zoo staff.

The Calgary Zoo shared a Facebook post announcing that Loka, the 30-year-old Komodo dragon, died at the age of 30.

“During the last 10 days her appetite dropped away, and following diagnostic work and end of life care, she passed away on July 25, 2016. She will be missed by all who cared for her,” the zoo wrote.

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(Photo courtesy of The Calgary Zoo)


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