Mar 06, 2017
37th Anniversary of Komodo National Park
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How much do you know about Komodo dragons?
Today’s Doodle celebrates the 37th anniversary of Komodo National Park with an interactive quiz to test your knowledge about Its main, reptilian inhabitant: the Komodo dragon!
Komodo National Park in Indonesia sits at the center of an archipelago and consists mainly of 3 volcanic islands. The landscape is unlike any other, ranging from dry savanna conditions to lush forests, all surrounded by white-sand beaches and bright blue water.
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.
Despite the plethora of native wildlife, Komodo dragons are still what the park is best known for. Thanks to National Parks like Komodo, wildlife can continue to thrive largely uninterrupted by human interference.
Here's to the Komodo dragon and Komodo National Park's 37th year!
BONUS! Did you also know?
Like sharks, Komodo dragon teeth are replaceable
Komodo dragons have flexible skulls
Komodo dragons are related to snakes
Thanks for playing!
Team Komodo
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| Art | Engineering | Production |
| Alyssa Winans | Jonathan Shneier | My-Linh Le |
| Diana Tran | Mark Ivey | |
| Kevin Laughlin |
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