Komodo National Park is one of the locations of the several
world Wonders. Komodo National Park is in East Nusa Tenggara, located in the
middle between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. Precisely on the east side of
Sumbawa Island, separated by the Moko Strait. The total area of Komodo National
Park covers an area of 2,321 km ² of sea and air as well. The island is a
habitat for native Komodos. Thousands of Komodos live and breed here.
Komodo National Park is also known to have extraordinary
underwater beauty. The beautiful biota below decorated with various coral reefs
means that the sweet fish are not shy to say hello. You can dive and enjoy the
richness of the sea on the island. Komodo National Park is the best diving site
in the world. 385 coral reefs, seaweed decorations, 70 types of sponges and
thousands of fish species are waiting for you. Not only that, you will also
meet various species of sharks and rays, green turtles, six species of whales
and 10 species of cute dolphins. It is a dramatic and awe-inspiring natural
heritage.
About 67% of the National Park's coverage is exotic
territorial waters. Has a depth of about 150 meters. The water temperature in
this water ranges from 25-29 degrees Celsius with a salinity of 34 ppt. There
are so many natural charms on offer in Komodo National Park. Apart from being
able to meet ancient animals in their natural habitat, and enjoy the beautiful
marine life, you will be further amazed by the beautiful views of the island.
Because here is the Wallacea Line transition zone.
There are 254 recorded species of flora that inhabit the
Park. Apart from that, there are 128 species of birds whose voices are
beautiful and melodious, as well as 58 various species of animals. The
combination of nature and vegetation improves the environmental quality in the
National Park so that a variety of flora and fauna can easily adapt here.
Komodos are large reptiles that can grow up to three meters
and weigh 150 kg. They are very strong with a stocky body, strong legs and tail
which are used for hunting and fighting. Komodos have long and sharp claws
which they often use to dig the ground. Komodos also have grayish brown skin
covered in small scales and folds on their neck. Komodos have relatively small
heads compared to their large bodies and wide, powerful jaws that hide their
mouths filled with deadly bacteria.
Although Komodos have good eyesight, they tend to rely on
smells perceived through their long forked tongues. By sticking out its tongue,
the Komodo is able to sense the scent of particles in the air to hunt prey at a
distance of up to 8 km. Komodos are known to have fifty types of toxic bacteria
in their saliva. This poisonous saliva will be the Komodo's main weapon to hunt
its prey. Poisonous saliva produced by poison glands in the Komodo's mouth.
Komodos are only found in Indonesia on the islands included
in the Komodo National Park. Komodo National Park is not only on Komodo Island,
but also includes other islands such as Rinca and Padar which are included in
the original habitat of the main Komodo island. Apart from that, there are many
other small islands included in the Komodo National Park.
