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Komodo

The Komodo (Varanus komodoensis) is a large species of lizard found in the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang and Gili Dasami. A member of the monitor lizard family (Varanidae), it is the largest living species of lizard, growing to a maximum length of 3 metres (9.8 ft) in rare cases and weighing up to around 70 kilograms (150 lb). Their unusual size has been attributed to island gigantism, since there are no other carnivorous animals to fill the niche on the islands where they live.

The Komodo is also known as Komodo dragon. In the wild, an adult Komodo dragon usually weighs around 70 kilograms (150 lb), although captive specimens often weigh more. The largest verified wild specimen was 3.13 metres (10 ft 3 in) long and weighed 166 kilograms (370 lb), including undigested food. The Komodo dragon has a tail as long as its body, as well as about 60 frequently replaced serrated teeth that can measure up to 2.5 centimetres (1 in) in length. Its saliva is frequently blood-tinged, because its teeth are almost completely covered by gingival tissue that is naturally lacerated during feeding. This creates an ideal culture for the bacteria that live in its mouth. It also has a long, yellow, deeply forked tongue.

LOCATION:

Indonesian Map.

Komodo Island

Photos of Komodo Island

HOW TO GET THERE?

Komodo National Park Office

Jl. Kasimo, Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat
Nusa Tenggara Timur 86554
INDONESIA
Tel 62 (0) 385 41005
Fax 62 (0) 385 41006

PT. PUTRI NAGA KOMODO

Komodo Office
Gg. Mesjid, Kampung Cempa, Labuan Bajo
Manggarai Barat, NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR 86554
INDONESIA
Tel 62 (0) 385 41448
Tel 62 (0) 385 41225

Enquiries, please contact info@putrinagakomodo.com
Reservation, please contact sales@putrinagakomodo.com

Bali Office
Jl. Pengembak No. 2 Sanur, BALI 80228
INDONESIA
Tel 62 (0) 780 2408
Fax 62 (0) 747 4398

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