More than 17,000 islands make up the country of Indonesia, but Komodo Island manages to stand aMore than 17,000 islands make up the country of Indonesia , but Komodo Island manages to stand apart. The island's name more than hints at why: Here there be dragons. And by dragons we mean, of course, Komodo dragons . The island is home to a sizeable population of the world's largest lizards, which can reach up to 10 feet long and weigh a hefty 150 pounds. In addition to these super-sized reptiles, Komodo Island boasts another rarity—a pink sand beach. Our image provides a good look at Pantai Merah's rosy strand, tinted by the miniscule shells of foraminifera , a type of single-cell marine organism. It seems that Komodo Island's most remarkable creatures are both great and small... See more See less
