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Google celebrates 37th anniversary of Komodo National Park with new Doodle

By Wade Sheridan
Google is commemorating the 37th anniversary of Komodo National Park in Indonesia with a new Doodle. Photo courtesy of Google
Google is commemorating the 37th anniversary of Komodo National Park in Indonesia with a new Doodle. Photo courtesy of Google

March 6 (UPI) -- Google is celebrating the 37th anniversary of Komodo National Park with a new interactive Doodle that offers a quiz based on the reptilian.

The quiz, which features drawings of Komodo dragons, asks a series of true or false questions regarding their size, diet, and sense of smell. A score is tallied at the end along with the opportunity to learn more facts such as their weight and how fast they can run.

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"Komodo National Park in Indonesia sits at the center of an archipelago and consists mainly of 3 volcanic islands. The landscape is unlike any other, ranging from dry savanna conditions to lush forests, all surrounded by white-sand beaches and bright blue water," Google writes of the habitat.

The park also hosts other wildlife.

"In addition to the Timor deer, which is the main source of food for the Komodo dragon, the islands are also the habitat for 72 species of birds, such as the yellow-crested cockatoo. Thousands of fish species swim in the surrounding waters, as well as sea turtles, dolphins, and whales," the internet giant continues.

Other choice facts presented include how Komodo dragons' teeth are replaceable like a sharks and how Komodo dragons are related to snakes.

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