WATCH: Komodo dragon effortlessly devours wild boar in one gulp
A one-gulp queen...
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Komodo dragons are unique animals that are apex predators in their environments. With so many impressive adaptations, they are formidable hunters who leave the world in awe.
Although many people think these creatures are cute, they’re not as cuddly as you think they’d be.
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A video has been circulating the net of this magnificent reptile swallowing a boar in its entirety.
Watch the events unfold below:
According to a-z animals.com, Komodo dragons are only found in the wild on five Indonesian islands. There are between 3,000 and 5,000 of them alive today and they are a species of monitor lizard.
They have been described as one of the most aggressive and dangerous lizards on the planet. However, due to a combination of climate change, habitat loss, and a shortage of prey, they are now endangered. These guys like to hang out in open woodlands, dry savannahs, scrubby hillsides, and dried riverbeds.
Did you know that Komodo dragons can live for up to 40 years?
Taking a look at the events that unfolded in the video, we learn that Komodo dragons use an ‘ambush’ strategy for hunting, utilising speed and ferocity.
They are reported to be one of the most aggressive hunters on the planet since they are able to detect prey using their excellent eyesight along with picking up chemical signals using their forked tongue… you definitely don’t want to be licked by this reptile.
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