East Nusa Tenggara
Komodo Dragon
Komodo Dragon is the largest living species of lizard growing to an average length of 2 to 3 meter (6.6 to 9.8 feet) and weighing around 70 kilograms (150 lb). The Komodo Dragon is native to the Lesser Sunda Islands of Komodo Island, Rinca, Flores and Gili Motang in Indonesia.
The Komodo Dragon has a tail as long as its body, as well as about 60 frequently replaced serrated teeth that can measure up to 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) in length. Its saliva is frequently blood-tinged, because its teeth are almost completely covered by gingival tissue that is naturally lacerated during feeding. This creates an ideal culture for the virulent bacteria that live in its mouth. It also has a long, yellow, deeply forked tongue.
Although attacks are very rare, Komodo dragons have been known to attack humans. Natives blamed the attack on environmentalists outside the island prohibiting goat sacrifices. This denied the Komodo dragons their expected food source, causing them to wander into human civilization in search of food.
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