Komodo National Park was founded in 1980 in order to protect the world's largest lizard, though the original three islands (Komodo, Padar and Rinca) had been declared a national reserve years before. Apparently a smuggling ring stole 41 of the dragons earlier this year. Tentative plans were made to close Komodo Island completely to tourists amid concerns that they were stressing out the dragons (and other animals) but it will now cost you $1,000 to go to Komodo Island. You can still visit the other islands - 28 of them for a lesser entry fee.
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