Komodo dragon, the only largest lizards on earth

Padar Island of Komodo national park . Once home to Komodo dragons, this island dreamscape has a rare combination of white, pink, and black sand beaches. The Indonesian island of Padar is about 20 miles away (30 km) from Labuan Bajo, the capital district of west Flores, a fishing town on the westernmost part of Flores island. Padar is small, but is the third largest island of Komodo National Park, and was once a stomping ground for the giant lizard, komodo dragon that gave the reserve its name. Padar is mostly savannah-covered island and dry typical plantion, surreal landscape fringed by bright green-capped mountains of fairy-tale shapes.  It’s all surrounded by three turquoise bays, and curiously, each one of the bays’ beaches has different colored sand: One is pearly white, another charcoal black, and a third is a very rare baby pink. It is a rare combination, a quirk of this unique island. The black-sanded beach has volcanic origin, c...

One of Indonesia’s best-kept secret, Komodo Island national park have got the whole package for a rounded adventure experince, from ancient species  wildlife animals to colorful exotic corals, idyllic beaches to lush hills. To get the most out of your adventure, read our tips for planning a trip to Komodo Island. Plan your route - Komodo Island is located in the lesser Sunda islands, east from Java and Bali. If you’re boarding an international flight, the island can be reached via Jakarta or Bali. From either of the two cities, you can take a domestic flight to Labuan Bajo (also known as Komodo Airport) in Flores, which is the hub for Komodo tours. A flight from Jakarta to Labuan Bajo will take about 2.5 hours while a trip from Bali will only take one hour. Another alternative route popular among backpackers is a multi-day trip by boat from Lombok. Choose the best time of year - While there is no bad time to explore a strange island i...

Komodo dragon lizard eggs .   These wild dragons typically weigh about 154 pounds 70 kilograms but the largest verified specimen reached a length of 103 feet 313 meters and weighed 366 pounds 166 kilograms. The komodo dragon the largest species of lizard now alive can grow to 10 feet long and nearly 200 pounds. In fact its the largest living lizard on earth. Indeed the yellow color of the komodo dragons long forked tongue reminds people of mythical dragons that spit fire. The komodo dragon is the biggest monitor lizard. Komodo dragons mate between may and august and females lay about 30 eggs each in september. Komodo dragons were unknown by western scientists until 1912 and their common name came from rumors of a large dragon like lizard occurring in the lesser sunda islands. Komodo dragon mothers will also build decoy nests to confuse predators and keep her eggs safe. Komodos can reach lengths of up to 10 feet 3 meters and weigh approximately 154 pounds 70...

Romantic Pink Beach of Komodo Island   Pink Beach, or Pantai Merah, as it is aptly named, is one of seven pink beaches on the planet, and is just one of the many amazing features of  Komodo Island  that make it truly a Natural Wonder of Nature. This exceptional beach gets its striking color from microscopic animals called Foraminifera, which produces a red pigment on the coral reefs. For this reason, it is called Red Beach in the local tongue. When the tiny fragments of red coral combine with the white sands, this produces the soft pink color that is visible along the shoreline. Aside from Pink Beach itself, a few small segments along Komodo’s eastern bay also have a pinkish tint. Pink Beach, or domestically called Pantai Merah describing one of the amazing features list of komodo island that makes this island truly Natural wonder on the planet. This exceptional beach get its striking pinkcolor from microscopic animals called Foraminifera producing red pigmen...

A mythical princess live on Komodo whom called Putri Naga, or Dragon princess born called Orah  Long, long ago, a mythical princess lived on Komodo whom people called Putri Naga or the Dragon Princess. The Princess married a man named Majo and born him twins : one was a baby boy and the other a baby dragon. Her son, she named Si Gerong, and raised him amongst men; the dragon, she called Orah and reared her in the forest. Neither knew anything of the other. Year later, manly Si Gerong shot a deer while hunting in the forest. But as he stepped forward to take his quarry, a large lizard appeared from the thicket and seized it hungrily. Si Gerong tried to chase the beast away,but in vain. It stood firm over the carcass, warning him off with bared teeth. Si Gerong raised his spear to kill the lizard, when suddenly a radiant woman appeared : the Dragon Princess. Swiftly she parted the foes, telling Si Gerong, " Do not kill this animal; she is your sister...

KOMODO NATIONAL PARK. Everyone is looking for a unique vacation destination. Indonesia offers unlimited options of attractions. Komodo National Park is not an exception. It is located in West Manggarai Regency. Actually, it belongs to Flores Island. It also features 3 major islands such as Rinca, Padar, and Komodo Island. Not to mention there are several small islands. The size of the park is about 600 km2. The government created it as conservation for Komodo dragons. Though, there are other animals as well. These include reptiles, mammals, and birds. Visiting Komodo National Park Komodo dragons are considered a valuable animal. In order to retain their number, the government pays a significant attention to them. There are thousands of people living nearby. They belong to Bajau Bugis Tribe. Most of them work as a fisherman. Actually, you can also find indigenous people. They are the members of Ata Modo Tribe. The thing is their culture has been merged with new v...