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2. Komodo National Park - Wikipedia

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   The human population within the park spread out over four settlements (Komodo, Rinca, Kerora, and Papagaran), all of which existed before 1980 when the area was declared a national park. In 1928 there were only 30 people living in Komodo Village (known locally as Kampung Komodo ), and approximately 250 people on Rinca Island in 1930.

3. Komodo Biosphere Reserve - Wikipedia

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   The Komodo Biosphere Reserve and National Park is situated between Flores and Sumbawa in Indonesia. It is renowned for its population of about 5,000 giant lizards, called 'Komodo dragons' (Varanus komodoensis). They exist nowhere else in the world and are of significant interest to scientists studying the theory of evolution. [1]

4. Komodo International Airport - Wikipedia

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   Komodo International Airport [2] (IATA: LBJ, ICAO: WATO) is an airport near the town of Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. The airport's name comes from Labuan Bajo's status as a departure point for tours to the nearby Komodo National Park , home of the Komodo dragon .

5. Development and conservation clash at Komodo National Park - AOL

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   On a dirt path, forked yellow tongue darting from its mouth, a member of the world’s largest lizard species lazes on an island in eastern Indonesia’s Komodo National Park as tourists snap photos.

6. Komodo (island) - Wikipedia

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   In 1991 Komodo island was include on the Komodo National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve. It is considered one of the world's 25 biodiversity hotspots. It has also has been selected as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. [1] The waters surrounding Komodo island contain rich marine biodiversity.

7. Komodo dragon - Wikipedia

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   Komodo National Park was founded in 1980 to protect Komodo dragon populations on islands including Komodo, Rinca, and Padar. [80] Later, the Wae Wuul and Wolo Tado Reserves were opened on Flores to aid Komodo dragon conservation. [13] Komodo dragons generally avoid encounters with humans.

8. Padar, Indonesia - Wikipedia

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   It is the third-largest island in Komodo National Park. The Komodo archipelago is famous for Komodo dragons, giant lizards that can reach up to 3 metres (9.8 ft) in length. While the neighboring islands of Komodo and Rinca are home to these iconic lizards, Komodo dragons were once considered extinct on Padar.

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