Komodo National Park - Indonesia

The United Nations Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Indonesia's Komodo National Park as the world's natural heritage in 1991.

Komodo National Park - World Natural Heritage in Indonesia

Komodo National Park is located in the area of ​​Indonesia's Nusa Tenggara Islands, on the boundary area between Nusa Tenggara Timur and Nusa Tenggara Barat provinces. The national park consists of three large islands , Komodo, Rinca and Pudar and several other small islands. The total area of ​​the national park is 1,817 km2.

In 1980, the park was founded to protect the giant lizard Komodo dragons . The garden is then expanded to protect the general flora, including marine species, islands and animals and plants on the island. Most of Komodo National Park's islands have an old source of volcanoes.

The vegetation of the national park is also very rich.

The picturesque coastline around Komodo National Park

In the park area there are about 5,700 giant lizards. These very aggressive appearance lizards are called Konmodo dragons

Komodo dragons are the largest and largest lizards of all species remaining on Earth. It can be more than 3 meters long, weighs 166 kg and is a terrible predator for many animals. There is information (but not yet verified) that there are Komodo dragons living in northern Australia's tropical forests three times the size of the Komodo dragon in Indonesia, which is nearly 10 meters long. Scientists have discovered fossils of Komodo dragons in the state of Queenland (Australia) and they are thought to have disappeared about 19,000 years ago, about twice the size of the komodo dragon now living. Because Komodo dragons are reptilian, aggressive and very dangerous, they are not domesticated like other carnivorous mammals.

According to the current survey in the wild world, there are a total of 4000-5000 Komodo dragons but there are concerns that only about 300 females are fertile. The number of Komodo dragons has not changed much since they appeared but because their ecosystems are narrowed by human encroachment, plus volcanic eruptions that lead to forest fires should make the environment The life of Komodo dragons is increasingly affected. The number of surviving Komodo dragons is now very vulnerable, so they need to be protected. It is for this reason that the Indonesian government decided to establish Komodo National Park to protect this giant animal from extinction.

Indonesia's Komodo National Park is not only famous for its giant reptiles but also because of its picturesque coastline . The beach with fine white sand and clear sea water, not to mention the long coastline around the park area with rocky, coral reefs. The flora and marine life here is best developed compared to the coast in the region. The forest occupies only a small area in Komodo National Park, but it also nurtures an extremely rich and diverse flora.

Tourists who come to Indonesia often do not miss this place because when they come to Komodo National Park, besides seeing one of the largest reptiles in the world, they can enjoy many displays. Demonstration of Komodo dragons and enjoy the wonderful natural space in one of the world's largest natural national parks.