Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park was established in 1980 in order to protect the Komodo dragon and its habitat. Since 1986 the Park is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve. It is located within the Wallacea Region. 5,700 giant lizards which can also be aggressive live on these islands and that is why they are called dragons. The three larger islands within the national park are the Komodo, Rinca and Padar. Other than giant lizard, these islands are home to many other animal and plant species such as coral reefs, samounts, seagrass, over 1,000 fish species, sponges, sharks, whales, dolphins, turtles…