Komodo dragon close up: what its scales, tongue and teeth reveal
A close-up Komodo dragon is easiest to identify by its forked yellow tongue, rough armored scales, serrated teeth and heavy tail.
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Asyinta Sastra
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East Nusa Tenggara caps Komodo visits at 50,000 a year
East Nusa Tenggara will limit foreign and domestic visits to Komodo National Park in West Manggarai, Flores, to 50,000 annually. Visitors must also ho…
ASDP schedules Kupang–Larantuka ferry for noon Sunday
ASDP listed five ferries from Kupang on Sunday, September 27, 2026. KMP Cakalang II was scheduled for Larantuka at 12:00 WITA, with Ferizy handling fa…
BMKG flags daytime rain in Ende and strong winds in Ba'a
BMKG forecasts mostly sunny or partly cloudy conditions in East Nusa Tenggara on September 27, 2026, with daytime light rain possible in Ende and wind…
Why is Indonesia planning to loan two Komodo dragons to Japan’s iZoo?
Indonesia plans to send two Komodo dragons to iZoo in Shizuoka under a breeding-loan programme. The zoo houses more than 400 species and 2,000 animals…
Komodo National Park adds 500 daily places for late 2026
BTNK has added a daily allocation of 500 visitors for September–December 2026 after Komodo National Park’s annual quota sold out in August. Adjustment…
Komodo dragon Australia: what the name really means
Searchers typing “komodo dragon australia” are usually asking whether the species lives in Australia now or only once did.
Komodo National Park fees, reservations and sea-weather checks explained
Komodo National Park entry now combines published tariffs, an online SIORA reservation and a daily visitor quota, while BMKG marine forecasts provide…
Komodo dragon pictures: how to find real photos of the species
Komodo dragon pictures usually means verified photos of Varanus komodoensis, the world's largest living lizard, especially images from Indonesia's Kom…
Komodo National Park zones: what visitors can do on islands and at sea
Komodo National Park’s islands and dive sites do not share one blanket access rule. Its zoning system determines where tourism, boat passage, fishing…
KM Leuser schedule includes Labuan Bajo through October
KM Leuser’s Voyage 10 includes Labuan Bajo among its ports from 26 September to 31 October 2026. The published schedule excludes Agats, while another…
Komodo Park Enforces Fivefold Fine for Ticketless Entry
BTNK says ticketless entry to Komodo National Park can bring a fine five times the normal ticket rate. The charge applies per visitor or vehicle per d…
Komodo dragon life cycle: eggs, hatchlings and when they reach maturity
Komodo dragons do not grow up quickly: females lay clutches of eggs, the embryos incubate for months, hatchlings climb trees to avoid adults, and sexu…
Komodo dragon next to human: what the park record says
Komodo dragons usually avoid people, but they can still injure or kill humans if cornered, threatened or approached too closely. Park records from 197…
Riung tourism programme reaches operators after Flores earthquake
A training and mentoring programme in Riung reached tourism operators and small businesses on 23 September 2026, supporting local recovery after the F…
