Komodo dragons are the largest lizards in the world, with an average length of 2-3 m. This large size is associated with island gigantism, which is the tendency of meraksasanya body of certain animals that live on the small island associated with the absence of carnivorous mammals on the island where the life of the dragons, and the rate of small Komodo metabolism. Because of its large body, this lizard occupies the position of the top predator that dominates the ecosystem where he lives. 
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His big body and terrible reputation make them popular at the zoo. The habitat of dragons in the wild has dwindled by human activity and hence IUCN incorporates Komodo as a species susceptible to extinction. The large lizard is now protected under Indonesian government regulations and a national park, Komodo National Park, was established to protect them.
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Indonesia can be proud, a habitat of the ancient animals of Komodo and still sustainable until now. Rinca Island and Komodo Island in East Nusa Tenggara are now the original habitat of dragons. Many tourists who deliberately visited the region that entered in the seven wonders of this world.
There are many interesting facts from animals with this latin name Varanus komodoensis.
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1. Komodo is Long Life
Komodo can live up to the age of 40-50 years. To distinguish the young and old dragons, can be seen from the yellow spots on the part near the eye. The more yellow spots, Komodo dragons age younger.
2. Running Fast Like a Man
Komodo dragons speed can reach 18-20 kilometers per hour. The speed is similar to the average human running speed. Komodo dragons ability is also their advantage to prey.
3. Likes to Bask
Komodo dragons are cold-blooded so it takes the sun's heat to help digest food. Then the right time to see the Komodo dragon is the morning when looking for food and sunbathing.
4. Can Swim
Komodo can swim but only up to a distance of 200-300 meters. Therefore Komodo dragons can not move the island.
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