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Discover the fascinating world of Komodo dragons, the largest lizards on Earth, reaching lengths of up to 10 feet and living 20-40 years. Found in Indonesia, these powerful creatures inhabit the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Gili Dasami. As an endangered species, their population on Rinca is about 1,300. Through a stratified and unbiased sampling method, every fifth dragon encountered is tranquilized for measurement, allowing for accurate population statistics. Join us for an exploration of these incredible reptiles and their survival challenges.
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Komodo Dragon Populations By Berenice Perez
About Komodo Dragons • Komodo dragons can get up to 10 feet in length. • Have the lifespan of 20-40 years. • They can run up to 14-18 km/hour • These lizards are found in Indonesia on the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang and Gili Dasami. • An endangered species
The population • Data collected: online at NationalGeographic.com • Population: Komodo dragons of the island Rinca. Sampling and Bias: The island of Rinca is where the very few komodos live. There is a population of 1300 dragons. Out of these dragons every 5 seen are tranquilized and measured for statistics. Therefore making this unbiased and stratified.