Parc national de Komodo

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Located in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia, this national park encompasses a series of volcanic islands characterized by distinctive dry savanna landscapes and rugged terrain. The site is notable for its endemic Komodo dragon population, the world's largest living lizard species, which inhabits the islands in their natural environment. The park's ecological significance lies in its unique ecosystem, which supports a range of fauna and flora adapted to the arid conditions of the region. The volcanic geology of the islands, combined with their isolation, has created conditions that have shaped the evolution and survival of species found nowhere else in the world. The park represents an important example of natural selection and adaptation in action, making it of considerable scientific and conservation value.