INDONESIA ~Komodo National Park - UNESCO ~

 ..Fantastic view of an enormous pre-historic looking animal...the experience of getting face to face with such a creature must be amazing... Thanks a lot Jennifer!!

Photo Ⓒ Michael Lane From backside card:
The most remarkable inhabitant of Komodo National Park is the Komodo Lizard. These giant lizards, existing no-where else in the world, are of great scientific interest, especially for their evolutionary implications. Most commonly known as "Komodo Dragons", due to its appearance and aggressive behavior, the Komodo Lizard, is the largest living species of lizard, growing to an average length of 2 to 3 meters

The Komodo National Park is located within the Lesser Sunda Islands. The park includes the three larger islands Komodo, Padar and Rinca, and 26 smaller ones, with a total area of 1,733 km². The national park was founded in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest lizard. Later it was dedicated to protecting other species, including marine species.

In 1991 the national park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Komodo National Park has been selected as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

Stamps:
General Elections
(Issued 09-01-2014)
Year of the Rabbit
(Issued 25-01-2011)