The Komodo Dragon: A wannabe, or the Real McCoy?
There has been some debate as to whether Komodo dragons are actual dragons, and here I wish to propose a definitive answer, based on...  (more)

The Physical Attributes of the Komodo Dragon
Though the Komodo Dragon is not the largest reptile in the world (this distinction belongs to certain species of crocodiles and alligators), it is the largest species of lizard...  (more)

The Habitat, Feeding Habits, and Diet of the Komodo Dragon
Komodo Dragons have a relatively small habitat, and for this reason they are considered an endangered species. Komodos live on the Island of Komodo , which is...  (more)

Komodo Dragons And Their Reproduction Habits
Komodo Dragons mate from the months of May to August, and competition among males for mating rights can be fierce. When competing for a female, male Komodo Dragons will...  (more)

History of Komodo Dragons and Their Discovery
Komodo dragons were first discovered in the twentieth century, in the year 1912. In fact, before the twentieth century, people were under the false impression that extremely large lizards were extinct. Much to the surprise of...  (more)

The Search For The Komodo Dragon
W. Douglas Burden absorbed all of the cost for the official Komodo dragon expedition. Since Burden footed the bill, he was allowed to choose the people that accompanied him to the Island of Komodo . Seeking people with experience in the tropical regions...  (more)

A Successful Venture For The Komodo Dragon
Several days into the mission, Burden sighted the dragon. Burden's notes and documentation reveal that he felt as if he was cast back in time, to a time when the dinosaurs roamed the earth...  (more)

Island Of Komodo
Five hundred kilometers from Bali one can find the island of Komodo , Indonesia . The island of Komodo is a relatively small land mass, just over 275 square kilometers, and is...  (more)

Komodo Island National Park
The Komodo Island is the home of the Komodo dragon, and because the Komodo dragon is a protected species, the island that serves as a home to the Komodo dragon also houses a National Park...  (more)

About The Komodo Dragon
Clearly, the Komodo dragon is the primary site seeing feature on the island of Komodo . Komodo dragons, also known as Varanus komodoensis , are actually the biggest lizards...  (more)

Activities To Enjoy While Visiting Komodo Island
Tourists will enjoy a guided tour while on the Island of Komodo . The landscape, though barren, possesses a variety of color. Many adventure trips have been created so that...  (more)