KM Leuser schedule shows Merauke call, not Komodo area
Published schedules place KM Leuser at Merauke from 22 September 2026 at 16:00 to 23 September 2026 at 14:00. No Komodo-area call is shown for that st…
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Asyinta Sastra
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Flights to Labuan Bajo: routes, airport code and direct connections
Flights to Labuan Bajo usually mean Komodo Airport (LBJ), with Denpasar and Jakarta as the busiest links and limited direct international options. Rou…
Komodo islands and nearby spots: how entrance fees and visitor numbers now work
Entrance fees for Komodo National Park’s islands and nearby spots vary between a government-set per-day structure and operator-presented per-island an…
Are Komodo dragons venomous? What the science says
Komodo dragons are venomous lizards. Research has identified venom glands and toxins that help them weaken prey by lowering blood pressure and prevent…
Baby Komodo dragon: size, diet, and why hatchlings live in trees
Baby Komodo dragons are not miniature adults. They hatch after about 7–8 months, measure roughly 30–40 cm, weigh about 80–100 grams, and spend their e…
Weather outlook turns cooler and wetter over Manggarai and western Flores
BMKG’s forecast for East Nusa Tenggara on Monday points to mostly fair to partly cloudy conditions, with light rain returning in parts of Ende, Mangga…
Komodo dragon teeth: why the world’s largest lizard has iron-tipped blades
Komodo dragons have about 60 serrated teeth at a time, and research shows the tips and cutting edges carry an iron-rich coating that helps keep them s…
Komodo dragon venom: what it does and how dangerous it is
Komodo dragons are venomous lizards. Scientific studies show their venom helps lower blood pressure and stop clotting, while the bite itself also caus…
Atadei geothermal dispute in Lembata intensifies amid concerns over green energy push
A local official’s move to restrict public opposition has escalated a dispute over the Atadei geothermal project in Lembata, highlighting how Indonesi…
Komodo National Park’s Padar Island: where it is and how visits work
Padar Island sits at the heart of Komodo National Park, known for its ridge-top view over three bays. Here is where it is, how visitors reach it, and…
Komodo dragon size: how big they get and what counts as a record
Komodo dragons are the world’s largest living lizards. Here is how big they usually get, how large the biggest verified animal was, and why different…
Ruteng’s Festival Golo Curu to Highlight Faith and Culture in October 2026
Festival Golo Curu “Maria Ratu Rosari” is set to bring Catholic pilgrimage, Manggarai cultural performances and small business exhibitions to Ruteng i…
KM Lambelu Scheduled to Call at Maumere Early Morning on 23 September 2026
Independent timetable summaries based on Pelni data show KM Lambelu calling at Maumere at 03.00–05.00 WITA on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, then saili…
BNPB clarifies 94 Flores quake deaths were indirect, not direct trauma
BNPB clarified that 94 people previously counted among Flores earthquake fatalities died later in evacuation shelters, not from direct quake trauma.
KM Bukit Siguntang Maps September Loop From Kalimantan to Kupang
KM Bukit Siguntang’s September 2026 loop links Tarakan, Nunukan and Balikpapan with Makassar, Maumere, Lewoleba and Kupang. Published adult fares from…
