Why is the Komodo dragon endangered?

What is the population of the komodo dragon listed as an endangered species?

• Answer:

  There are approximately 6,000 living Komodo dragons. Their populations are restricted to the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia, including the islands of Komodo (1,700), Rinca (1,300), Gili Motang (100) and Flores (maybe 2,000). The problem is mating,it occurs between May and August, with the eggs laid in September. The female lays her eggs in the ground or in tree hollows, lending them some protection. Clutches usually contain an average of 20 eggs, and have an incubation period of 7 months. However, after the hatchlings are born, they are generally defenseless and many do not survive. Young Komodo dragons generally spend their first few years living in trees where they have a greater chance of survival. Komodo dragons take around five years to mature, growing to 2 metres in length, and they can live for up to 30 years.