It is a well-known fact that the Komodo dragon is a carnivorous animal. Its usual diet consists of carrion, or already dead animals, but it is more than happy to consume live animals too. When the prey is large, the Komodo dragon will use a sneak attack to catch it. Once the prey is killed, the Komodo dragon will tear off chunks of flesh and devour the animal. The Komodo dragon uses a different approach with smaller victims. When attempting to feed on something the size of a goat or smaller, a Komodo will aim to swallow it whole. Usually it takes about 20 minutes for the Komodo dragon to complete its dinner. Sometimes, it will run into a tree or a rock while the animal is lodged in its mouth, trying to speed up swallowing by forcing the food down its throat. 87. What does a Komodo dragon usually do when eating smaller animals? A. It lodges the animal in its mouth. B. It attempts to swallow the animal whole. C. It tears off chunks of flesh and swallows it. D. It forces the animal down by running into a tree.