Komodo Dragon Google Doodle

Where is Komodo National Park?

Komodo National Park is located in the center of the Indonesian archipelago, between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores.

It's part of the island Palau Komodo:

Komodo dragons live on only five islands in southeastern Indonesia: Indonesia's four islands within Komodo National Park (Komodo, Rinca, Gili Montang, Gili Dasami), and the island of Flores. The islands are volcanic in origin, rugged and hilly, and covered with both forest and savanna grassland. The landscape is unlike any other, ranging from dry savanna conditions to lush forests, all surrounded by white-sand beaches and bright blue water.

Komodo National Park

Established in 1980, initially the main purpose of the Park was to conserve the unique Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) and its habitat. However, over the years, the goals for the Park have expanded to protecting its entire biodiversity, both terrestrial and marine. In 1986, the Park was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, both indications of the Park's biological importance.

Although Komodo National Park was created to protect the life of the 5700 Komodo dragons who call it home, the park's scope has now expanded to other native wildlife. In addition to the Timor deer, which is the main source of food for the Komodo dragon, the islands are also the habitat for 72 species of birds, such as the yellow-crested cockatoo. Thousands of fish species swim in the surrounding waters, as well as sea turtles, dolphins, and whales.

Google doodle to celebrate Komodo National Park

On Monday, March 6th 2017 Google shows a doodle to celebrate Komodo Dragons.

How much do you know about Komodo dragons? is the main question. After a short video-game there a four more detailed questions. The first one is:

More questions:

• Where is Komodo National Park?
• How fast can Komodo dragons run?

Source an more about Komodo Nation Park (little bit old-fashioned webdesign, but nice).