1.媒体来源: 路透
2.记者署名:Stanley Widianto
3.完整新闻标题:
Indonesia says 'Jurassic Park' project no threat to Komodo dragon
4.完整新闻内文:
Indonesia's environment ministry on Tuesday sought to calm outrage over construc
tion of an island tourism project being dubbed "Jurassic Park", after an image w
ent viral on social media of a Komodo dragon facing off with a big truck.
The picture of the dragon, one of the world's largest lizards, blocking the path
of a big vehicle on Indonesia's Rinca Island prompted an outpouring of anger ab
out perceived threats to the natural habitat of the vulnerable species.
Reuters was not able to verify the authenticity of the picture.
Wiratno, a senior environment ministry official, said rangers would ensure the s
afety of dragons roaming near the construction, which will include an elevated d
eck, a dam and an information centre, to be completed in June.
"They will intensively make checks of whether the Komodo dragons are under the b
uildings, remnants of buildings, and under the trucks carrying material," he sai
d in a statement.
Indonesia's current Komodo population is about 3,000, according to government da
ta.
Komodo dragons reach up to 10 feet (3 metres) long, have curved and serrated tee
th, a yellow forked tongue, strong limbs and a long tail.
They can take down prey as big as a water buffalo with a single venomous bite.
The project, which involves the country's public works and housing ministry, see
ks to cater to visitors of the Komodo National Park, where the Komodos can be se
en in the wild.
Social media users have likened the project to one on a dinosaur island featured
in the "Jurassic Park" films.
The public works ministry in a statement on Monday also assured the safety of th
e Komodos.
But environmentalists said the construction must stop.
"Komodo needs to be the main priority. They need to be protected in a designated
area," said Umbu Wulang Tanaamahu Paranggi, director of the Indonesian Forum fo
r the Environment (Walhi) in East Nusa Tenggara.
"What's going on now is a destruction of the dragons' living spaces."
https://i.imgur.com/8IRMukI.jpg
印尼政府保证被称为"侏罗纪计画"的国家
生态观光园区，会有妥善规划，不至让恐
龙的末裔，科摩多龙灭绝
科摩多龙长约三米，有毒唾和强大咬力可
猎杀水牛，目前数目仅约3000头
先前一张科摩多龙挡在卡车前的照片，触
动当地环保人士的反抗，虽然这照片真实
有待考证
5.完整新闻连结 (或短网址):
https://tinyurl.com/y3jfc3qq
6.备注:
https://i.imgur.com/3sjdqPI.jpg