https://komodotimes.com/Komodo Times reports on Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo and Flores: conservation, marine life and diving, travel and access, the tourism economy, explainers and data.en© 2026 PT. Kabar Delapan Belashttps://komodotimes.com/assets/site/brand/icon-144.pnghttps://komodotimes.com/144144Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:01:50 +080015 https://komodotimes.com/reports-highlight-komodo-national-parks-wildlife-and-marine-habitatshttps://komodotimes.com/reports-highlight-komodo-national-parks-wildlife-and-marine-habitatsSun, 01 Nov 2026 17:01:50 +0800Asyinta SastraWildlifeReports describe Komodo National Park as a habitat for Komodo dragons and yellow-crested cockatoos, with coral reefs, fish and larger marine animals in its waters. https://komodotimes.com/komodo-dragon-population-why-3396-recorded-animals-still-need-protectionhttps://komodotimes.com/komodo-dragon-population-why-3396-recorded-animals-still-need-protectionThu, 22 Oct 2026 07:50:57 +0800Asyinta SastraWildlifeKomodo dragon numbers reached 3,396 recorded individuals in 2023, yet the species remains Endangered because fewer than 1,400 mature adults are estimated. Here is why both facts matter. https://komodotimes.com/how-many-sea-turtles-are-in-komodo-national-park-what-monitoring-can-showhttps://komodotimes.com/how-many-sea-turtles-are-in-komodo-national-park-what-monitoring-can-showTue, 20 Oct 2026 06:05:44 +0800Asyinta SastraWildlifeKomodo National Park’s turtle protection combines nesting surveys, marine management and photo-identification, with 308 individual turtles recorded by one long-term project from 2016 to 2026. https://komodotimes.com/how-science-and-patrols-protect-komodos-marine-wildlifehttps://komodotimes.com/how-science-and-patrols-protect-komodos-marine-wildlifeMon, 05 Oct 2026 07:54:56 +0800Asyinta SastraWildlifeKomodo National Park protects far more than its famous lizards: official records describe a highly diverse marine ecosystem where coral, turtles, manta rays and patrol data shape conservation. https://komodotimes.com/how-wildlife-monitoring-protects-komodo-national-parks-specieshttps://komodotimes.com/how-wildlife-monitoring-protects-komodo-national-parks-speciesWed, 30 Sep 2026 07:49:07 +0800Asyinta SastraWildlifeScientific monitoring in Komodo National Park tracks dragons, manta rays, turtles, reefs and fish through repeated surveys, helping managers measure wildlife and habitat conditions across land and sea. https://komodotimes.com/how-komodo-national-park-protects-manta-rays-and-marine-biodiversityhttps://komodotimes.com/how-komodo-national-park-protects-manta-rays-and-marine-biodiversityTue, 29 Sep 2026 06:07:26 +0800Asyinta SastraWildlifeKomodo National Park protects a linked island-and-sea ecosystem. Official park data and peer-reviewed research explain its scale, marine diversity and the science used to track reef manta rays. https://komodotimes.com/komodo-dragon-rinca-island-why-this-island-matters-for-sightings-and-conservationhttps://komodotimes.com/komodo-dragon-rinca-island-why-this-island-matters-for-sightings-and-conservationMon, 28 Sep 2026 07:52:39 +0800Asyinta SastraWildlifeRinca Island is one of Komodo National Park’s key dragon habitats, with sources placing its wild Komodo population at about 1,300 or at 1,100-1,500 individuals. Here is how it fits into the park and why it matters. https://komodotimes.com/komodo-dragon-close-up-what-its-scales-tongue-and-teeth-revealhttps://komodotimes.com/komodo-dragon-close-up-what-its-scales-tongue-and-teeth-revealMon, 28 Sep 2026 06:06:05 +0800Asyinta SastraWildlifeA close-up Komodo dragon is easiest to identify by its forked yellow tongue, rough armored scales, serrated teeth and heavy tail. https://komodotimes.com/why-is-indonesia-planning-to-loan-two-komodo-dragons-to-japans-izoohttps://komodotimes.com/why-is-indonesia-planning-to-loan-two-komodo-dragons-to-japans-izooSun, 27 Sep 2026 10:33:59 +0800Asyinta SastraWildlifeIndonesia 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. https://komodotimes.com/komodo-dragon-australia-what-the-name-really-meanshttps://komodotimes.com/komodo-dragon-australia-what-the-name-really-meansSun, 27 Sep 2026 07:52:32 +0800Asyinta SastraWildlifeSearchers typing “komodo dragon australia” are usually asking whether the species lives in Australia now or only once did. https://komodotimes.com/komodo-dragon-pictures-how-to-find-real-photos-of-the-specieshttps://komodotimes.com/komodo-dragon-pictures-how-to-find-real-photos-of-the-speciesSun, 27 Sep 2026 06:06:21 +0800Asyinta SastraWildlifeKomodo dragon pictures usually means verified photos of Varanus komodoensis, the world's largest living lizard, especially images from Indonesia's Komodo National Park and nearby islands. https://komodotimes.com/komodo-dragon-life-cycle-eggs-hatchlings-and-when-they-reach-maturityhttps://komodotimes.com/komodo-dragon-life-cycle-eggs-hatchlings-and-when-they-reach-maturitySat, 26 Sep 2026 06:09:04 +0800Asyinta SastraWildlifeKomodo dragons do not grow up quickly: females lay clutches of eggs, the embryos incubate for months, hatchlings climb trees to avoid adults, and sexual maturity comes years later. https://komodotimes.com/two-komodo-dragons-slated-for-breeding-programme-at-japans-izoohttps://komodotimes.com/two-komodo-dragons-slated-for-breeding-programme-at-japans-izooFri, 25 Sep 2026 10:31:24 +0800Asyinta SastraWildlifeIndonesia plans to send a male and female Komodo dragon to iZoo in Shizuoka under a breeding programme intended to support conservation of the endangered species. https://komodotimes.com/komodo-dragon-eating-what-komodo-dragons-actually-eathttps://komodotimes.com/komodo-dragon-eating-what-komodo-dragons-actually-eatThu, 24 Sep 2026 06:08:59 +0800Asyinta SastraWildlifeKomodo dragons are carnivores that eat deer, pigs, water buffalo, carrion and even smaller dragons; young dragons begin with insects and small lizards before shifting to larger prey. https://komodotimes.com/cute-komodo-dragon-why-baby-komodo-dragons-look-so-differenthttps://komodotimes.com/cute-komodo-dragon-why-baby-komodo-dragons-look-so-differentWed, 23 Sep 2026 06:08:11 +0800Asyinta SastraWildlife“Cute Komodo dragon” usually means a baby or juvenile dragon: hatchlings are speckled, tiny, and visually less threatening than adults, though they are still endangered wild reptiles from eastern Indonesia. https://komodotimes.com/are-komodo-dragons-venomous-what-the-science-sayshttps://komodotimes.com/are-komodo-dragons-venomous-what-the-science-saysMon, 21 Sep 2026 18:12:22 +0800Asyinta SastraWildlifeKomodo dragons are venomous lizards. Research has identified venom glands and toxins that help them weaken prey by lowering blood pressure and preventing blood clotting, though human bites are also dangerous because of trauma and infection. https://komodotimes.com/komodo-dragon-teeth-why-the-worlds-largest-lizard-has-iron-tipped-bladeshttps://komodotimes.com/komodo-dragon-teeth-why-the-worlds-largest-lizard-has-iron-tipped-bladesMon, 21 Sep 2026 10:52:10 +0800Asyinta SastraWildlifeKomodo 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 sharp and resistant to wear.