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Hobbit Hominins and Komodo Dragons

Updated 2026-07-03 20:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A study suggests that Homo floresiensis, known as the 'hobbit' hominin, likely scavenged meat left over by Komodo dragons rather than hunting large game or mastering fire.

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New Scientist
An experiment that involved feeding a dead goat to a Komodo dragon as well as an analysis of thousands of ancient bones suggests that Homo floresiensis was neither a skilled hunter of big game nor a master of fire
2026-07-03 19:00 UTC
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