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Where In Indonesia These Animals Can Be Found (Riley)
 * ====The Komodo dragon can be found in the wild only on the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores and the smaller islands of Gili Motang and Padar. Together these islands, except for Flores, form the Komodo National Park. Their habitat ranges less than 9,287 square kilometres. The natural habitat of the Komodo dragon is in too harsh conditions by human standards. The dragons live on arid volcanic islands which have steep slopes and little water. The annual temperature averages at 26 degrees celsius.==== ||

Some Of The Problems Being Faced Animals In These Areas (Riley + Liam) ====In the areas which the Komodo dragon lives in, there are many problems the Komodo dragons face. The decrease in population is mainly due to the C.H.I.P.P factors that are brought upon by humans. The presence of human inhabitation has greatly affected the way these animals can live in there environment.====

**Climate Change**
====Climate change is affecting these animals by the rapid increase in the island of Komodo's climate. The temperature is becoming hotter than what they were adapted to which makes it difficult for these Komodo dragon.====

**Habitat Loss**
====Habitat loss is becoming more and more of a problem for these animals. Tourism is starting to affect these animals in a huge way. The Komodo dragon is becoming the main tourism for the island of Komodo and there habitat is being greatly effected from it. Land is being cleared to make room for zoo like captivity in which they are kept in for attraction.====

**Introduced Species**
====At the moment there is not many introduce species that have an impact on the Komodo dragon, but this does not mean it is not a concern. With the growing population on the island of Komodo it is likely there could be a species that have an effect on the Komodo in the future. To prevent this we need to be careful on the types of animals and plats that we bring to the Island of Komodo.====

Poaching
====Poaching in the Komodo dragon is becoming an increasing threat. Studies have proven that due to the lack of predators in the island of Komodo, the Komodo dragon does not fear any of the other species on the Island, this includes humans. This makes them very easy to be hunted because people can walk right up to them and kill them. They are hunted for the skin which can be worth a lot of money on the Black Market. Its used to make handbags and other accessories.====

Pollution
Pollution does effect the Komodo Dragon, but it has not yet had a great impact. As the Komodo dragons habitat is now protected there is a less threat to there environment. But, if we as in tourists, continue to litter and pollute the island of Komodo, then there will be a much greater threat to the species. The dragon only eats 12 times a year, but if they are eating the wring foods like rubbish, this can effect them and damage there health. In order to prevent this, when visiting The Island of Komodo, or any of the other protected islands, we must be sure to use bins and decrease the amount of rubbish we take.

How People Can Help To Protect The Animal In The Wild? (Liam)
 * ==== The Komodo dragon is one of the most endangered species in the world. With only 5,000 left in the wild, more measure are being put in place to make sure these animals do not go extinct. The Indonesian government have made this species protected, so they can not be hunt and sold by poachers. Many scientists around the world are also further investigating ways in which this endangered animal can stay. Many zoos around the world are also putting successful breeding programs into place to increase the population of the species. Ways for people like us to do our bit in making sure this species survive include: not purchasing products such as clothing and purses that have been made from kimonos skin (even though its illegal), not buying timber form rainforests on Komodo Island, Rinca, Flores and the smaller islands of Gili, Montang and Padar. All of this islands, except for Flores, are the Komodo National Park and is in another attempt to conservative this species.I feel that if everyone does there small part in helping these animals, they will be able to avoid extinction and have a growing population.==== ||

Sources http://www.labuanbajo-flores.com/komodo-island.htm http://www.honoluluzoo.org/komodo_dragon.htm http://dragon-komodo.com/ http://www.komododragonfacts.com/conservation.html

By Riley Herron & Liam Scott