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View all search resultsIndonesia to loan two Komodo dragons to Japan
Ahmad Munawir, a conservation official at the Forestry Ministry, said the dragons will be sent to iZoo in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan’s largest reptile and amphibian-focused zoo, which houses over 400 species and 2,000 animals.
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Some Komodo dragons play on March 29, 2018, on Rinca Island, Labuan Bajo, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. (JP/Wienda Parwitasari )
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ndonesia will loan a pair of Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) to Japan under a breeding program designed to support conservation of the endangered species and strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Ahmad Munawir, a conservation official at the Forestry Ministry, said the dragons will be sent to iZoo in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan’s largest reptile and amphibian-focused zoo, which houses over 400 species and 2,000 animals.
“In return, the prefecture will send several animals to Indonesia, including red pandas and giraffes,” Ahmad said on Monday, as quoted by Reuters.
The agreement was signed last week by Forestry Minister, Raja Juli Antoni, and Shizuoka Prefecture Governor Yasutomo Suzuki.
“This collaboration goes beyond a simple exchange of animals, it is part of Green Diplomacy and reflects Indonesia’s long-term commitment to safeguarding the world’s biodiversity,” Raja Juli said in an official statement on Saturday.
He added that the Komodo breeding loan program also serves a strategic role in enhancing public education and raising global awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation.
Raja ensured that the program will be implemented with care and transparency, and in full compliance with national regulations and international standards.
