Indonesian activists slam 'Jurassic Park' plan for Komodo dragon habitat


JAKARTA, Nov 1, 2020 (AFP): Indonesian conservationists have slammed plans to turn the home of endangered Komodo dragons into a Jurassic Park-style attraction, after a viral photo showing one of the giant reptiles sparked an online backlash over the development.

Nearly 3,000 of the world's biggest lizard species live on a cluster of islands east of Bali, where they grow to around three metres (10 feet) in length and weigh up to 90 kilogrammes (200 pounds).

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