KOMODO ISLAND – WONDERFUL INDONESIA

Komodo Island is one of the 7 Wonders of the World (2011 voting results). Komodo National Park consists of 3 large islands, Komodo Island, Rinca Island, and Padar Island, as well as other smaller islands. The total area of this national park is 1,817 km2.

Komodo Island is located at the westernmost tip of East Nusa Tenggara Province. On the island of Komodo, Komodo dragons live and breed well, according to data, until mid-2009, the island is inhabited by about 1300 komodo dragons (+/- 2500 in all islands in TM. Komodo). Komodo is the largest lizard species in the world, with an average length of 2-3 meters, and a body weight of at least 90 kg.

Komodo National Park which consists of islands of course separated by the sea. The underwater life here is no less beautiful. You can find 385 beautiful coral species, 70 types of sponges, 10 types of dolphins, 6 kinds of whales, green turtles, various types of sharks and rays.

Komodo National Park was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1986.

The longest Komodo dragon ever recorded was 3.13 meters with a weight of 166 kg.

It has 60 sharp serrated teeth about 2.5 cm long, which are often replaced.

Komodo dragon’s saliva is often mixed with a little blood because its teeth are almost completely covered with gingival tissue and this tissue is torn during eating. These conditions create an ideal growing environment for the deadly bacteria that live in their mouths.

The male Komodo dragon is larger than the female Komodo dragon, with skin color ranging from dark gray to brick red, while the female Komodo dragon is more olive green, and has a small yellow patch on its throat. Young Komodo dragons are more colorful, with yellow, green and white on a black background.

The most deadly bacteria in Komodo dragon’s saliva is probably Pasteurella multocida.

Mating season occurs in May and August. Contains eggs for a month, and eggs will hatch within 7-8 months. A female Komodo dragon can lay up to 13 eggs.

REFERENCE : https://www.yuktravel.com/trip-ideas-di-indonesia/berkunjung-ke-island-komodo?id=1006634