Komodo Dragon: the majestic lizard of ASEAN


Imagine yourself wandering in tropical Savanna forest where two sturdy cacao-coloured animals were wrestling to blood for female's approval to mate. This picturesque scene is due to roll from May to August and the female will have a role to lay 30 eggs in the next 9 months. Komodo dragons are the given name to these reptiles residing in the largest lizard island on earth, Komodo.


Riding on the pink oceanic crust, Pulau Komodo (Indonesian) houses the population of 2,000+ and serves as a natural habitat for these dragons to play-fight. The history of this island is said to be discovered by Dutch voyagers in the early 1910s. The dragons were first noted as a creature that ‘breathes fire’ and the report went through Lieutenant Steyn van Hensbroek who took the animal for documentation. Research results came out in 1912. Three years later; laws follow to protect the animal’s significance to the island.


Indulging on carcasses of deers and snakes, Komodo dragons are measured to be 70 kg in size, possessed the ability to stretch itself out to 3.13 meters with the weight of 166 kg. Eating 80% of its own body weight, the great dragon haunts on stealth and power, lurches on its prey at the speed of 16 to 20 kph. The Komodos can distinguish colours through their retina but only under poor vision in low light. Slimy venom in the dragon’s tongue can poise its preys to their deathbed in the next several days. When threatened, the dragon can throw up the contents of its stomach to lessen its weight and flee for safety.


What’s even more fascinating about this resident of Komodo is its powerful gift to new antibiotics discovery. Antimicrobial peptides, infection defense protein, are built in the dragons letting them accomplish an immune wall to the bites of other terrestrial animals. These findings may be also curb everyday problems such acne and pneumonia. Next, we’ll take a look at how reproduction work for the dragons.


Sexing Komodo is a challenge as they themselves still have trouble identifying who is male and female. Female Komodo can reproduce through an asexual process called parthenogenesis meaning no males are participated. The normal mating call would involve in males using their tongue as sensory experience to female's receptivity. After the female is impregnated, Komodo dragons are ready to bond as parents and grow a monogamous relationship.


Komodo younglings spend 7-8 months in shell before breaking into the world through special baby egg-tooth. The dragons then become exhausted and take a rest for a long time to prepare themselves against a treacherous playground where cannibalism is likely to exist! The defense is that these offsprings will have to seek solace in adults or spend a certain pace of their lifetime to camouflage. Komodo reptiles are expected to roam earth for as long as 50 years.


In January 2020, Komodo island is closed to visitors to preserve the animals’ habitat. The announcement to shut down were made by the officials of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia’s southernmost province after the news of nine men arrested for smuggling 40 komodo dragons under ‘$35,000/each.’.


Komodo dragons are as cool as dogs with their long tongue that can both scares you off or invite you for further observation.

By Chhem Sreynet

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Phnom Penh readies for Barcamp ASEAN 2017



The ICONIC BarCamp is back, better and stronger than ever before.

BarCamp ASEAN 2017 returns with visions to share and inspire people greater than any previous events we have ever hosted. The event will take place at ITC, A.K.A Institute of Technology in Cambodia, for 2 days, the 21st and 22th of October from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. And YES, ever when it is better, IT’S STILL FREE.

BarCamp ASEAN 2017 is not about camping, FYI, it is a community. It is a community that accumulates great talents from all over the country to share their new innovations, ideas, opinions, and so much more. In addition, the participants will have a chance to sit through discussions between big names from various industries and expertise on topics that concern social innovation, technology and entrepreneurship.

One may wonder ‘Why should I participate?’.

Participating in this event would serve you a lot of advantages. Not only can you get to share a lot of topics with people from different walk of life, but you also can be part of the conversation regarding building a better community through technology and social innovation.

One may ask ‘ What kinds of advantages?’

You will have to participate to find out. But let us give you one hint:

Learning is not just a process from classroom alone, you learn from experiences throughout life, and Barcamp acts as a mediator for you to absorb the experiences from great personnels that have achieved a great deal of successes in their life.”

So what are you waiting for? Mark your calendar, Set a reminder, because we are coming back fiercer than ever. We are hoping to see you all on the 21st and 22nd of October, at Institute of Technology in Cambodia (ITC).

            Come, Experience, and Be successful.”

This event would not come into practice without the help from our partners. We would like to express our deepest gratitude toward Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Institute of Technology in Cambodia, Smart, EZECOM, and many other partners that support and sponsor our event.

Website: http://barcamp.asia
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/barcamppp/

See you at BarCamp ASEAN 2017!!!!

Philippines is now the fastest-growing smartphone market in ASEAN

Philippines is now the fastest-growing market for smartphones in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN. According to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Asia / Pacific Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, a total of 3.5 million smartphones were shipped to the Philippines in the 1st Quarter of 2016.

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“While many of the more mature smartphone markets of the world already displayed signs of saturation, the Philippines smartphone market continues to enjoy robust growth owing to a relatively low smartphone penetration rate (30% in 2015), active local brand presence, and healthy consumer spending” – Jerome Dominguez, Market Analyst for Mobile Devices, IDC Philippines

Local smartphone vendors still contributed to the significant increase of sales in the Philippines, and budget phones priced under P3,500 lead the way. Popular smartphone retailers like Samsung and Asus have also been tackling the sub-PHP6K sector, IDC Philippine market analyst Jerome Dominguez said in an interview with Rappler.

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IDC also advised vendors to continue to be innovative, and to improve product quality and after-sales support to continue the lead as the fastest-growing smartphone market in Southeast Asia.

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Philippines is now the fastest-growing smartphone market in ASEAN

Philippines is now the fastest-growing market for smartphones in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN. According to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Asia / Pacific Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, a total of 3.5 million smartphones were shipped to the Philippines in the 1st Quarter of 2016.

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“While many of the more mature smartphone markets of the world already displayed signs of saturation, the Philippines smartphone market continues to enjoy robust growth owing to a relatively low smartphone penetration rate (30% in 2015), active local brand presence, and healthy consumer spending” – Jerome Dominguez, Market Analyst for Mobile Devices, IDC Philippines

Local smartphone vendors still contributed to the significant increase of sales in the Philippines, and budget phones priced under P3,500 lead the way. Popular smartphone retailers like Samsung and Asus have also been tackling the sub-PHP6K sector, IDC Philippine market analyst Jerome Dominguez said in an interview with Rappler.

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IDC also advised vendors to continue to be innovative, and to improve product quality and after-sales support to continue the lead as the fastest-growing smartphone market in Southeast Asia.

Source

The post Philippines is now the fastest-growing smartphone market in ASEAN appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines News & Tech Reviews.

Philippines is now the fastest-growing smartphone market in ASEAN

Philippines is now the fastest-growing market for smartphones in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN. According to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Asia / Pacific Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, a total of 3.5 million smartphones were shipped to the Philippines in the 1st Quarter of 2016.

philippine number 1

“While many of the more mature smartphone markets of the world already displayed signs of saturation, the Philippines smartphone market continues to enjoy robust growth owing to a relatively low smartphone penetration rate (30% in 2015), active local brand presence, and healthy consumer spending” – Jerome Dominguez, Market Analyst for Mobile Devices, IDC Philippines

Local smartphone vendors still contributed to the significant increase of sales in the Philippines, and budget phones priced under P3,500 lead the way. Popular smartphone retailers like Samsung and Asus have also been tackling the sub-PHP6K sector, IDC Philippine market analyst Jerome Dominguez said in an interview with Rappler.

shares chart

IDC also advised vendors to continue to be innovative, and to improve product quality and after-sales support to continue the lead as the fastest-growing smartphone market in Southeast Asia.

Source

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