The Komodo Dragon (Varanus Komodoensis) is the largest species of lizard found in Indonesia Islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Padar. It is growing to maximum length of 3 metres (10ft) in rare cases and weighng up to around 70 kilograms (150 lb). Unusual size of the lizards has been attributed to island gigantism, since there are no other carnivorous animals to fill the niche on the islands where they live. Komodo Dragons exist nowhere else in the world and become great interest to scientists studying the theory of evolution.
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| The Komodo Dragon |
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| Komodo Dragons Having Sex |
Komodo National Park is located in the center of the Indonesian archipelago, between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores, East Nusa Tenggara Province. This area established as National Park since 1980. The main purpose of this National Park is to conserve the unique Komodo Dragon and also protecting entire biodiversity, both terrestrial and marine. They are protected under Indonesian law. In 1986, Komodo National Park was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
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| Underwater Beauty at Komodo National Park |
For experienced divers, Komodo National Park is very a great adventure. Komodo has the good reputation for being a diving area. There are many dive sites with strong and sometimes unpredictable currents with water temperatures change very often. In spite of these, Komodo has fantastic underwater experiences for divers. Big pelagics (Manta rays, sharks) are very common to see. Bio diversity of Komodo National Park is very outstanding both terrestrial and marine.
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| Manta Ray at Komodo National Park |
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| Exotic Underwater at Komodo National Park |
Labuan Bajo is a fishing town located at the western end of Flores in Nusa Tenggara province. It is the launching point for trips to Komodo Island and Rinca Island, home of the famous Komodo Dragon.
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