{"id":1050,"date":"2019-05-21T19:05:09","date_gmt":"2019-05-21T19:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reptilefollower.com\/?p=1050"},"modified":"2021-06-28T07:57:59","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T07:57:59","slug":"komodo-dragon-predators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reptilefollower.com\/komodo-dragon-predators\/","title":{"rendered":"Komodo Dragon Predators (Facts, Diet)"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Komodo is a big and formidable lizard, in fact, the largest. But I was wondering what animals prey on them. In reality, no matter how big you are, there must always be danger or predators, right? Let me explain.<\/p>\n
What are the predators of Komodo Dragons? Other Komodo Dragons and humans are their biggest predators. However, as hatchlings, they are also preyed upon by birds of prey. Because they are so big and ferocious they are usually the attackers.<\/strong><\/p>\n Now you know what their main predators are. Let me explain in more detail and also explain if they can be kept as pets, if they are endangered, what food they eat, how they attack them and much more.<\/p>\n Komodo dragons do not have many Predators simply because they are so big and dangerous in their own right however there are some.<\/p>\n When they are hatchlings their biggest predators are:<\/p>\n As a hatchling, they are left to fend for themselves by their own mother. Their mother digs a hole, buries the egg and abandons them to hatch and take life in their own stride.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, it is even possible for the Komodo dragons own mother to attack and even eat it if she finds it at a later date after it hatches.<\/p>\n As they get older their Predators change slightly. The biggest predators become:<\/p>\n Unfortunately, humans pose the biggest threat. There is an appetite to hunt for Komodo Dragons<\/a> (Click to see my article on why they are called Dragons). They are seen as treasures, but more on this later on in the article.<\/p>\n Yes, they are endangered species, according to wikipedia<\/a>. And they are actually on the international protective list.<\/p>\n In fact, they are only allowed to be kept by zoos and educational institutions. And they are closely monitored to make sure that their numbers do not reduce.<\/p>\n Currently, there are 5000 komodo dragons. The biggest concern is that there are not enough females breeding to increase these numbers.<\/p>\n It is estimated that there are approximately 350 breeding females which is a cause for concern.<\/p>\n The biggest danger to their numbers is illegal hunting and other inhabitants of their natural habitat.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, people hunt them for their body parts which they can sell on on the black market. In the early part of last century, they were also hunted and sold to zoos or black market private buyers.<\/p>\n They are also hunted for their skin and their feet to make novelty items which can be resold.<\/p>\n As you can imagine, Komodo Dragons (click here to see if they would hurt a human)<\/a> are carnivores. Meaning they primarily eat meat. They have a huge appetite and hunt large animals. Such as:<\/p>\n They have such a big appetite that they can even eat up to 80% of their body weight in one single sitting.<\/p>\n The Komodo dragon uses a simple technique of knocking over its prey and using its large serrated teeth, which are very similar to shark’s teeth, almost like razor blades. Then shredding their prey and causing horrific injuries.<\/p>\n If their prey is not immediately killed by this attack, within 24 hours they’re expected to die due to the venomous bite of the Komodo dragon.<\/p>\nMore Detail about Komodo dragons Predators<\/h2>\n
Predators as Hatchling<\/h3>\n
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Adult Komodo Dragon Predators<\/h3>\n
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Are the Komodo Dragons endangered species?<\/h2>\n
What do Komodo Dragons eat (pray upon)?<\/h2>\n
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How do Komodo Dragons attack their prey?<\/h2>\n