NOBARTV NEWS Komodo National Park is an extreme tourist destination as well as a conservation area for the ancient giant lizard, the Komodo dragon. This National Park area cares for and protects Komodo dragons by maintaining the 'wild' concept, so as not to lose the identity of the Komodo dragon itself.
Interestingly, tourist activities in Komodo National Park are quite safe, because the management provides companion services or what are called handlers, to accompany tourists who want to interact with the giant lizards.
Even though it is considered safe, there are several regulations that tourists must obey when visiting Komodo National Park, especially on Komodo Island.
Rules when visiting Komodo Island
There are at least seven rules that you should obey when 'visiting' the residence of this giant lizard. This is to keep you and the people around you safe. What are these rules?
1. Don't go alone
It is true that these Komodo dragons are cared for, monitored and protected, but the Komodo National Park area is free and wild so not all of the behavior of these ancient animals can be predicted.
Moreover, Komodo dragons are carnivores or meat eaters. Meat-eating animals have strong hunting instincts, so it is very dangerous if you are alone. Predatory animals are generally more 'excited' to hunt when they see their target is alone.
Therefore, tourists should still bring a handler with them when exploring this area. This aims to maintain the safety of tourists from the risk of danger.
2. Don't be noisy around Komodo
Komodo dragons are animals that have poor eyesight, but are very sensitive to smell and hearing. When you are around Komodo dragons, you should act calmly. Avoid making sudden movements such as swinging objects or making startling sounds.
This will surprise the Komodo dragons and they will pick up on danger signals. They may feel threatened and attack you or the people around you. Therefore, it is important to maintain calm when around these ancient animals.
3. PMS women should not go near the island
Even though their eyesight is poor, Komodo dragons have a very sharp sense of smell. As predatory animals, Komodo dragons are believed to be able to smell blood from a distance of five kilometers and the rancid scent of a menstruating woman could trigger an aggressive reaction from the giant lizard.
4. You cannot wear red clothes
Animals that have limited vision are generally more sensitive to bright colors, such as red, and so do Komodo dragons.
Komodo dragons often respond to the color red as a threat or prey, so they feel the need to do something to paralyze the 'red'. Therefore, tourists are advised not to wear anything red.
5. Keep your distance from Komodo
This large lizard may look slow and lazy, but Komodo dragons are fast runners. They can run at a speed of 20 km per hour. Moreover, the natural nature of predatory animals is that they often attack suddenly.
Therefore, tourists should not get too close to Komodo dragons. Spread your distance about two to five meters from this giant ancient lizard.
6. No fires or smoking
Nusa Tenggara is an Indonesian archipelago which has arid, dry and hot contours. The dry bushes that grow on this island make it even more vulnerable to fires. Therefore, tourists are not allowed to light fires or smoke, let alone throw cigarette butts on the island and its surroundings.
This aims to avoid the risk of fires which could damage the Komodo dragon's habitat, and even endanger the existence of this potentially endangered animal.
7. Not Bringing Food and Feeding Komodo Dragons
Apart from the rancid aroma of PMS women, Komodo dragons can also quickly detect the aroma of the food you carry. This can trigger the dragon's attention and increase the risk of the dragon's aggressiveness.
In addition, feeding Komodo dragons can trigger changes in their natural behavior. As a result, gradually they will lose their hunting instincts and depend on humans for survival. This will actually endanger the future of the Komodo dragon itself.
Originally posted on 2024-07-24 15:57:13.
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