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Komodo dragon
Varanus komodoensis
Dry savanna
UNESCO World Heritage Site with strict visitor quotas and ranger accompaniment required.
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Komodo dragon
Varanus komodoensis
World's largest lizard, endemic to Indonesian islands including Komodo and Rinca. Komodo National Park enforces ranger-guided access.
Conservation Status
UNESCO World Heritage Site with strict visitor quotas and ranger accompaniment required.
Habitats
- Dry savanna
- Tropical forest
- Coastal scrub
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Isolated landmasses where evolution produces unique endemic species. The Galápagos archipelago is the definitive example…
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Grassland ecosystems with scattered trees, supporting the world's greatest terrestrial wildlife spectacles. Seasonal rai…
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