How fast are Komodo dragons? The short-burst answer
Komodo dragons can reach 20 kilometres per hour in brief bursts. The speed supports a stealth-and-ambush hunting strategy, not a long-distance chase,…
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BMKG warns of 2,5-metre waves in Komodo waters
BMKG forecast 1,25 to 2,5 metre waves in Komodo National Park waters from 21 October 2026 through Thursday morning, 22 October 2026 WITA. Fishing boat…
Police arrest travel operator after Labuan Bajo tourist complaints
Police arrested Kristoforus Aman after six Italian tourists reported paying for a six-day Komodo sea-tour package. Three Chinese tourists later filed…
What Lewotobi Risk Maps Mean for Village Protection in Flores
A Flores policy analysis links Lewotobi recovery to village-level protection based on disaster-risk maps. Reports say housing remains uncertain for af…
Labuan Bajo officials promote Wae Lolos beyond Komodo Park
A 3 October 2026 report identifies Wae Lolos as a village-tourism destination promoted beyond Komodo National Park, adding nature, culture and religio…
Ash Disruptions Can Still Affect Labuan Bajo Flights
BMKG said Labuan Bajo visibility remained 8–10 kilometres, but volcanic ash affecting another airport in an aircraft rotation could still disrupt flig…
What North Flores’ 27 September sea forecast means
BMKG’s 27 September 2026 North Flores marine forecast reports gusts up to 25 knots and waves around 1.1 metres, while advising caution and attention t…
BMKG Revises Flores Earthquake to Magnitude 5.1
BMKG revised the 21 September earthquake near Manggarai Timur to magnitude 5.1 at 10 kilometres deep. It reported no tsunami potential and shaking acr…
How much does a Komodo dragon weigh?
Adult Komodo dragons usually weigh about 70 kilograms in the wild, but the heaviest verified specimen reached 166 kilograms, according to Smithsonian…
Are Komodo dragons poisonous? What their bite really does
Komodo dragons are not poisonous in the usual sense, but they are venomous lizards. Their bite can cause severe injury, blood loss and, in rare cases,…
Where do Komodo dragons live? Their wild range in Indonesia
Komodo dragons are wild only in a small part of eastern Indonesia, centered on Komodo National Park and nearby Flores. They favor dry savanna, open fo…
Labuan Bajo in September: around 30–33°C with high humidity
September in Labuan Bajo is typically hot and humid, with daytime temperatures around 30–33°C, humidity near 70% and light to moderate monthly rainfal…
Flores forecast: warm days, light rain and breezy conditions through next week
Flores is expected to stay warm with light rain and breezy conditions through next week, while BMKG district forecasts show weather can differ sharply…
Festival Jelajah Maumere 2026 Blends Sikka Culture With Marine-Themed Tourism
Indonesia’s national tourism portal lists Festival Jelajah Maumere 2026 as a three-day coastal event in Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, combining S…
Tens of Thousands Still Displaced One Month After Flores Earthquake
Indonesian disaster officials say the number of people displaced by the August Flores earthquake has fallen from more than 150,000 to around 46,000, a…