Komodo Island of Enchantment

Komodo dragon is the largest terrestrial lizards and reptiles in the world called the "Ora" by Manggarai language. Komodo can adapt well in a very harsh environment and hold the highest positions on the beasts of prey on the island.The only place in the world where dragons are found in the Komodo National Park and the western part of Flores. This area is an important part of Indonesia in the past and future and is a proper part of world heritage.
Komodo dragon can reach a maximum size of 3 meters and weighs 90 kg.Scientifically first recognized in 1912 as Varanus komodoensis.Diperkirakan 2000 adult individuals in the wild inhabit this area, limited on the island of Komodo, Rinca Island and P. Padar, and in certain coastal areas in the western part of Flores.Komodo dragon, prefer the low-lying bush as a refuge and the surrounding savannah in search of food, sometimes also found at altitudes between 400-600 meters.This chubby-looking lizards are as predators and scavengers as well. Ora adults regularly attack and kill deer, wild boar and buffalo and the horse liar.Ora Rinca too young to hatch in April from eggs laid the previous 8-9 months in groups of up to 20 per nest, prey on other small animals such as the token, insecticides and where ora small bird can catch and climb trees. Ora older too heavy to climb trees. Ora food depends on only a few species, primarily deer so as to make his life when sensitive animal prey populations decline. Ora is the greatest threat to deer hunters who entered the region through a remote place using hunting dogs, and frequently take deer in large quantities in a short time.Separated from other predators make dragons thrive. Meanwhile, in the isolated, too make this kind of danger. Ora has a cruising area is very limited compared to other predatory animals in dunia.Oleh because its spread is really limited and consequently sensitive to environmental catastrophe, has put these animals in the category of species in danger both in Indonesia and in the world.Placing the Komodo dragon on protected areas that would not guarantee that the Komodo dragon is safe from extinction. With the continuous preservation and conservation agreement for the future for these animals, however we can help preserve this unique wildlife for generations to come.Things to See or Do:Watching the behavior of dragons; how to eat, hunt prey, etc. way street.Marvel at the diversity of plants and animals on the islands of Komodo.Swim and snorkel in the beach where the water is clear and reddish sand added thousands of fish and coral blueVisit a traditional village to see a different lifestyle than you.Most locals can only speak the local language and Indonesian language.Follow a tour service to save time, money and energyBring cream sunscreen, comfortable clothing, sunglasses, hat or head covering as well.For enthusiasts a unique natural attractions and exotic, they can visit Komodo Island in West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara. On this island, tourists can see rare animals directly dragons.To get to this area, tourists can use the two transportation. If you want fast, can hire a speedboat. With a ticket price of Rp 3 million, visitors can travel to the island for 2.5 hours. But if you want less expensive, can use a traditional boat from the Port of Bajo with rental costs between Rp 600 thousand to $ 1.5 million per day. Maximum journey time of approximately 4.5 hours.During the trip can be seen the beautiful natural scenery. In the vicinity of Flores, there were 60 islands. However, the most frequently visited the island of Rinca and Komodo Island. Admission to Komodo tourist area is not so expensive. For foreign tourists just pay U.S. $ 15. While local visitors to pay Rp 75 thousand. This price is valid for three days.For tourists who like trekking, could traverse the area accompanied by an officer. On this island, can be found rare animals dragons. However, reptiles called latin Varanus komodoensis is rarely seen in the daytime. Because, if the hot sting of these animals tend to take refuge in burrows or tree hedge.