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Komodo has the Latin name Varanus komodoensis which is the largest type of lizard living on Earth today. This endemic animal to Indonesia inhabits several islands in the Nusa Tenggara Timur region.
Unfortunately, this animal is in the endangered category, so Indonesia and UNESCO established the Komodo National Park to care for Komodo dragons so that they can continue to breed and live naturally in the wild. To learn more about Komodo dragons, here are some facts about Komodo dragons.
1. Komodo’s tail has the same length as its body
As the largest lizard in the world, Komodo dragons have quite long tails. Baby komodo even has longer tails than their bodies, but when they are adults the length of their tails will balance their bodies. Komodo’s tail is strong enough to provide support when hunting and attacking prey, just like its legs.
2. Komodo can reproduce asexually
Apart from normal fertilization which usually occurs during the mating season from May to August, female Komodo dragons can lay eggs even without fertilization by male Komodo.
This is known as parthenogenesis, which was proven through research in 2006 at the zoo in London. At that time, the Komodo being cared for there were seen clutching several eggs, even though no male had fertilized them. However, the disadvantage of parthenogenesis is that all babies born will be male.
3. An aggressive carnivores
Komodo is a carnivorous animal that is quite aggressive, it is even able to prey on animals that have a body size larger than them, for example, deer.
The Komodo dragon will rely on the bacteria in its bite, wait for it to enter the prey’s body while monitoring it and when the target is weakened, that’s where the Komodo dragon devours its prey. If you visit Komodo Island to see them in person, make sure to obey the officers’ instructions to stay safe.
4. Komodo bites are deadly
A researcher from the University of Queensland, Bryan Fry, stated that Komodo have poison glands that make their prey bleed profusely after being bitten.
Komodo’s saliva also contains bacteria that come from what they eat. After biting, the Komodo will wait for its prey to die and will eat the carcass, this is what makes the bacteria live more in its saliva.
5. Strong sense of smell
Komodo dragons often rely on their sense of smell rather than sight to read their surroundings, including when mapping where their prey is.
When they do it, Komodo will stick out their tongues to catch chemicals from the ground and air. This animal can also smell up to a distance of 5-11 kilometers, wow!
6. Thick skin like a shield
Living in the wild means that these animals must have body protection to avoid being preyed upon, cases have even been found where adult Komodo dragons can also prey on young Komodo! For this reason, the skin covering the animal’s body acts as a very thick natural shield.
In fact, under this layer of skin, there is a framework of small bones that make it very sturdy. This thick skin also covers the tail, which helps it hunt prey and survive.
7. Its natural habitat is in Indonesia
This ancient lizard has a home in Indonesia and inhabits three large islands, namely Komodo Island, Rinca Island, and Padar Island. We need to be proud because this ancient animal can be found in our country today, and is well cared for in Komodo National Park.
However, researchers from LIPI said that the ancestors of the Komodo came from Australia and Timor because fossils of giant lizards were found there. It is possible that the Komodo dragons became extinct because they were defeated by the climate changes that occurred there at that time.
So, have you ever seen Komodo dragons directly from Komodo National Park? If not, don’t forget to add it to your wish list this year and make it happen with Zada Liveaboard!
Apart from going to Komodo National Park, you will also be invited to explore marine tourist destinations that are no less beautiful in the Labuan Bajo area.
Come on, say hi to Komodo, and book your trip with Zada!
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"Kama ilivyoelezwa hapo juu, Komodo ni aina ya ""Varanus komodoensis,"" ambayo ni aina ya kamba kubwa zaidi duniani." Mnyama huyu wa Indonesia huishi katika visiwa kadhaa katika eneo la Nusa Tenggara Timur. Kwa sababu ya kuwa wanyama hao ni hatari ya kutoweka, Indonesia na UNESCO zimeanzisha Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Komodo ili kuwatunza ili waweze kuendelea kuzaliana na kuishi katika mazingira ya asili. Ili kujifunza zaidi kuhusu joka la Komodo, hapa kuna mambo fulani kuhusu joka la Komodo. 1. Uwe na mtazamo wa kweli Mkia wa Komodo una urefu sawa na mwili wake Kwa kuwa ni mbawakawa wakubwa zaidi ulimwenguni, joka la Komodo lina mkia mrefu sana. Komodo ni wanyama wenye mkia mrefu kuliko mwili wao, lakini wakati wao ni watu wazima, urefu wa mkia wao huweza kuimarisha mwili wao. Mkia wa Komodo ni wenye nguvu vya kutosha kutoa utegemezo wakati wa kuwinda na kushambulia mawindo, kama vile miguu yake. 2. Uwezekano wa kupata Komodo inaweza kuzaliana bila ngono, na kwa kuongezea uzazi wa kawaida ambao hutokea wakati wa msimu wa kuoa kutoka Mei hadi Agosti, joka la Komodo la kike linaweza kuweka mayai hata bila uzazi wa Komodo wa kiume. "Hii ni kwa sababu ya ""parthenogenesis"" ambayo ilifanyika katika bustani ya wanyama ya London mwaka 2006." Wakati huo, Komodo waliotunzwa huko walionekana wakishikilia mayai kadhaa, ingawa hakuna mwanamume aliyewaza. Hata hivyo, ubaya wa parthenogenesis ni kwamba watoto wote wanaozaliwa watakuwa wa kiume. 3. Uwe na mtazamo wa kweli Komodo ni mnyama mwenye nguvu sana, hata anaweza kuwinda wanyama wenye mwili mkubwa kuliko wao, kwa mfano, nyati. Komodo Dragon hutegemea bakteria katika kuumwa kwake, kusubiri ili kuingia kwenye mwili wa mawindo wakati wa kufuatilia na wakati lengo limedhoofika, hapo ndipo Komodo Dragon hutekeleza mawindo yake. Ikiwa utatembelea Kisiwa cha Komodo ili kuwaona kibinafsi, hakikisha kutii maagizo ya maafisa ili uwe salama. 4. Uwe na uhakika "Mtaalamu wa afya wa Chuo Kikuu cha Queensland, Bryan Fry, alisema kwamba komodo wana ""kibofu cha sumu"" ambacho hufanya mawindo yao yawe na damu nyingi baada ya kuumwa." Mkojo wa Komodo pia una bakteria zinazotokana na kile wanachokula. Baada ya kuumwa, Komodo husubiri mawindo yake kufa na kula mnyama huyo, na hivyo kufanya bakteria ziishi zaidi katika mate yake. 5. Uwe na mtazamo mzuri. Kwa kuwa Komodo wana hisi ya kunusa, mara nyingi wao hutegemea hisi ya kunusa badala ya kuona ili kujua mahali walipo, hata wanapokuwa wakichunguza mahali ambapo windo lao liko. Wakati wao kufanya hivyo, Komodo itatupa nje ulimi wao kukamata kemikali kutoka ardhi na hewa. Mnyama huyu anaweza kunusa kwa umbali wa kilomita 5 hadi 11. 6. Uwe na uhakika Kwa sababu ya ngozi yake nzito, joka la Komodo linaweza kuua watoto wake. Kwa sababu hiyo, ngozi inayofunika mwili wa mnyama huyo hufanya kazi kama ngao nzito sana ya asili. Chini ya ngozi kuna mifupa midogo ambayo huifanya iwe imara. Ngozi hiyo nzito hufunika pia mkia, ambao humsaidia kuwinda mawindo na kuishi. 7. Uwe na mtazamo gani? Mnyama huyo wa kale anaishi katika visiwa vitatu vikubwa, yaani, kisiwa cha Komodo, kisiwa cha Rinca, na kisiwa cha Padar. "Hii ni kwa sababu wanyama hao wa kale wanaishi katika eneo la Komodo National Park.""" Hata hivyo, watafiti wa LIPI wanasema kwamba mababu za Komodo walitoka Australia na Timor kwa sababu visukuku vya mbawakawa wakubwa vilipatikana huko. Huenda joka la Komodo lilitoweka kwa sababu lilishindwa na mabadiliko ya hali ya hewa yaliyotokea wakati huo. Je, umewahi kuona joka la Komodo moja kwa moja kutoka Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Komodo? Kama si, usisahau kuongeza orodha yako ya matakwa mwaka huu na kufanya hivyo kutokea na Zada Liveaboard! Kwa hivyo, kwa kuwa ni eneo la Komodo, unaweza pia kutembelea maeneo ya kitalii ya baharini ambayo ni mazuri sana katika eneo la Labuan Bajo. Njoo, sema hi kwa Komodo, na kitabu safari yako na Zada! - Maelezo na booking: - Wito & WA: +62 8212 991 2018 - Email: email@example.com - Tovuti: zadaliveaboard.com