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History of Komodo Island
Komodo is known by the scientific name Varanus komodoensis is the largest species of lizards in the world that live on the island of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Gili Dasami in Nusa Tenggara. By the locals, dragons are often called Ora.
Including members of the Varanidae lizard family, and klad Toxicofera, komodo is the largest lizard 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 metabolism of the Komodo dragon.
Because of its large body, this lizard occupies the position of the top predator that dominates the ecosystem where he lives.
Komodo dragons were discovered in 1910. His great body and terrible reputation make them popular in zoos.
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