Komodo (island)

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/komodo-island

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Komodo (island)?Komodo Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia
2. How many people live in Komodo (island)?Approximately 1,800 inhabitants as of 2020
3. How big is Komodo (island)?291 square kilometers (112 square miles)
4. What is the scientific name?Varanus komodoensis (Komodo dragon)
5. What is Komodo Island famous for?Komodo Island is famous for the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest lizard, and its beautiful coral reefs that attract divers and snorkelers.
6. Why are Komodo dragons important?Komodo dragons help keep the animal population balanced by hunting deer, pigs, and even water buffalo, which keeps the ecosystem healthy.

Apex Predator: The predator at the top of the food chain, with no natural enemies.
Coral Triangle: A marine region in the western Pacific with the highest marine biodiversity on Earth.
Endemic Species: A species that is native and found only in a specific geographic area.