The Komodo dragon is a member of the biggest lizard species in the world that inhabits the islands of Komodo in central Indonesia. This species included family of Varinadae (Varanus komodoensis) with an average length of 2 - 3 meters (approximately 6.5–10 ft) and weighing around 70 kilograms (154 lb). As a result of their size, these lizards are apex predators, dominating the ecosystems in which they live.They hunt and ambush prey including birds, mammals and invertebrates.
Komodo dragons were discovered by scientists in 1910. In the wild their range has contracted due to human activities and they are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources). There are approximately 4,000-5,000 living Komodo dragons in the wild.
The Growth of people population in native habitats of Komodo, in Komodo Islands, caused this species under extinction. Volcanic activity, earthquakes, tourism have contributed to the vulnerable status of the Komodo dragon. The national park was founded in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon. In 1991 the national park was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since 1995, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), an American environmental organization has been supported the national park of Komodo islands authority, since 1995.
In 2008, The Komodo National Park was nominated for new7wonders sites in the world. Now, you can contribute to save Komodo -the last dragon in the world- with vote The Komodo National Park as new 7 wonders in the world.
Komodo dragons were discovered by scientists in 1910. In the wild their range has contracted due to human activities and they are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources). There are approximately 4,000-5,000 living Komodo dragons in the wild.
The Growth of people population in native habitats of Komodo, in Komodo Islands, caused this species under extinction. Volcanic activity, earthquakes, tourism have contributed to the vulnerable status of the Komodo dragon. The national park was founded in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon. In 1991 the national park was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since 1995, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), an American environmental organization has been supported the national park of Komodo islands authority, since 1995.
In 2008, The Komodo National Park was nominated for new7wonders sites in the world. Now, you can contribute to save Komodo -the last dragon in the world- with vote The Komodo National Park as new 7 wonders in the world.
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I want to go to komodo national park , had seen it in many documentaries, but the thing is I have yet to do it, maybe one day after going to Gili trawangan and lombok and that will be soon.
Hey ! one request please write about Yogya.. i would love to go there for the culture and batik painting.
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wow.. komodo dragon.. i drew it years ago...
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