The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper is asking for the public's help in naming its new Komodo dragon. Here's how you can vote.
According to a press release from the facility, more than 300 name suggestions have already been submitted."Sunda" — inspired by the Indonesian Sunda Islands where Komodo Island is locatedThe new Komodo dragon was born at the Bronx Zoo on Nov. 11, 2021, as part of a species survival plan managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, according to the release.
The baby currently weighs 3 pounds and is approximately 3 feet long — with the potential to grow more than 10 feet long and weigh more than 150 pounds.. Voting will remain open through noon Friday.
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