It is the largest lizard in the world and one of the world’s largest reptiles. The hot and dry climate with savannah vegetation is the perfect habitat for the Komodo dragon, which is an endemic species of the park.
There are plans to add two more islands to the park, Banta and Gili Motong, which are increasingly frequented by warblers. These islands are not protected and the reptiles residing there are vulnerable to hunting by poachers.
