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Distribution, Seasonal Use, and Predation of Incubation Mounds of Orange-Footed Scrubfowl on Komodo Island, Indonesia

Komodo Island, part of the Komodo National Park in eastern Indonesia, is not only famous for its largest lizard species — the Komodo dragon — but also for the unique ecological interactions between wildlife species. A scientific study investigated the distribution, seasonal use, and predation risks of incubation mounds created by the orange-footed scrubfowl (Megapodius […]

Community Participation and a Sustainable Tourism Development Model in Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park (KNP), one of Indonesia’s most iconic conservation and tourism destinations, has experienced rapid growth in visitor numbers over recent years. While tourism brings economic opportunities, its long-term success depends on how well local communities are involved in planning and benefit sharing. A 2020 study published in the Journal of Environmental Management and […]

Critical Discourse Analysis of News Coverage on the Arrangement of Komodo National Park

The proposed arrangement of Komodo National Park — intended to transform it into a premium tourist destination — generated public controversy and wide media attention in Indonesia. Critics argued that the plan could disrupt the natural habitat and ecosystem of the Komodo dragon and complicate conservation efforts, while supporters emphasized economic and tourism benefits. The […]

Stakeholder Acceptance of Adaptive Ecotourism Development, A Case Study of Komodo National Park

Adaptive ecotourism has emerged as an innovative strategy to address tourism challenges — especially those intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic — by emphasizing flexibility, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement. In the context of Komodo National Park (KNP) — a globally recognized conservation and tourism destination — understanding stakeholder acceptance of adaptive ecotourism is key to crafting […]

Dragon Tourism in Komodo National Park, Its Contribution to Conservation and Local Development

Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in eastern Indonesia, is globally renowned as the only place on Earth where the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) lives in the wild. This unique species, combined with stunning landscapes and rich marine biodiversity, has made the park a high-profile international tourism destination. Tourism centered around these iconic […]

Demographic Status of Komodo Dragon Populations in Komodo National Park

The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is the world’s largest living lizard and one of the planet’s most iconic reptiles. Endemic to a small group of islands in eastern Indonesia, most of its remaining populations are found within Komodo National Park — a protected area established to conserve this species and its habitat. Scientific research into […]

Corticosterone Measurement in Komodo Dragon Shed Skin

Corticosterone is the main glucocorticoid hormone in reptiles, playing a key role in their stress response and physiology. Traditionally, scientists measured this hormone using blood or fecal samples, which reflect hormone levels over short periods. However, a novel method using shed skin has been tested for Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis), offering a way to assess […]

Combating Destructive Fishing Practices in Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park (KNP) is one of Indonesia’s premier conservation areas, recognized globally for its unique terrestrial and marine biodiversity, including the iconic Komodo dragon and some of the richest coral reef ecosystems on Earth. However, despite legal protections, destructive fishing practices continue to threaten the marine environment within the park’s waters. The Threat of […]

Blood Values in Wild and Captive Komodo Dragons

(Based on scientific research linked from the Komodo National Park site) The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is the largest living lizard on Earth and a top predator native to Indonesia’s Komodo National Park. Scientists have studied the blood values of this iconic species to better understand its health, especially by comparing wild individuals with those […]

A New Genus of Murid Rodent from the Komodo Islands in Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

In a scientific study published in the Journal of Mammalogy in 1980, researchers Guy G. Musser and Boeadi described a previously unrecognized genus of murid rodent from the Komodo Islands region of Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. This discovery highlights the remarkable and unique biodiversity of the Lesser Sunda Islands, a series of islands lying east of […]