Komodo lives on carrions of
goats, deer, and even the carcasses of its own kind. The only human population
on the island is at the fishing village called
Komodo who supplement their income
breeding goats which are used to feed the lizards. The
Komodo is protected by law and
though they are considered harmless, it is advisable to keep them at a distance.
Komodo is now a nature reserve being
part of a national park. It is home to a number of rare bird species, deer, and
wild pigs, which are prey to the lizard as well.
To see the lizard in the daytime, baits have to be set in the hinterland
where local guides are necessary. The sea surrounding the island offers vistas
of sea life, ccrystal clear waters, and white sandy beaches.