ABOUT KOMODO DRAGON.

Komodo dragon is the last heritage of Dinosaurus periode in the world. This giant lizard is the last

population that still existing till now in Komodo National Park. And this animals also made Komodo National Park as the new 7 wonders in the world.

Since it founded on 1910 Komodo Dragon lived in 3 main islands (Rinca Island, Padar Island, and Komodo Island) Of Komodo National Park and Nusa Kode island in the northern part of Komodo Island, but now, they mostly can be found in two islands only (Rinca Island and Komodo Island). The average size of a male Komodo dragon is 2,5 meters, but they can reach a whopping 10 feet (3 meters) in length. Females grow to 6 feet (1.8 m).

As the dominant predators in their inhabit, they will eat almost anything, including carrion, deer, pigs, smaller dragons, and even large water buffalo and humans. When hunting, Komodo dragons rely on camouflage and patience, lying in wait for passing prey. When a victim ambles by, the dragon springs, using its powerful legs, sharp claws and serrated, shark-like teeth to eviscerate its prey.

according to the statistic a stable population of about 3,000 to 5,000 Komodo dragons on the islands of Komodo and Rinca.

Komodo dragon tour normally start from Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency. The trip can take by speed boat or local wooden boat, and almost the destination is Rinca island or Komodo Island. in both of this island the visitor can see this giant lizard. To see this the visitor normally do trekking start from 1 - 2 hours on these island. 

To get to Rinca island by speed boat around 45 minutes - 1 hours and by slow boat around 2 hours. And to get to Komodo Island it will take 2 hours by speed boat and 4 hours by local wooden boat.