Study finds Homo floresiensis scavenged Komodo dragon leftovers
Homo floresiensis scavenged Komodo dragon leftovers rather than hunting, new research indicates. This challenges prior beliefs that these hominins were skilled hunters or used fire.
New Scientist — 3 July 2026
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Hobbit-like hominins, Homo floresiensis, scavenged meat left over by Komodo dragons, new research suggests. An experiment in which a dead goat was fed
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