The video captures a Komodo dragon biting through a turtle’s shell and swallowing the unfortunate creature in an instant.
Komodo dragons are native reptiles of Indonesia, renowned for their predatory instincts and ability to consume large prey.
A shared video has attracted significant attention on social media as a Komodo dragon calmly devours a turtle, shocking viewers.
The video begins with the Komodo dragon sniffing out the carcass of a sea turtle lying on the beach and silently approaching.
Being a species capable of consuming both live prey and carrion, the Komodo dragon shows no signs of selectivity. It immediately bites into the turtle’s shell and maneuvers to find a way to get it into its mouth.
It’s evident that the Komodo dragon’s mouth is considerably smaller than the turtle’s shell. However, fortunately, they possess a terrifying bite force.
After several attempts, the cold-blooded predator successfully crushes the turtle’s shell and swallows its prey without much difficulty.
The turtle’s shell is very hard but poses no challenge for the hungry Komodo dragon.
The Komodo dragon (scientific name: Varanus komodoensis) is a large lizard typically found on the islands of Indonesia. They belong to the monitor lizard family Varanidae and are the largest surviving lizard species, with a body length of up to 3 meters and weighing around 70 kilograms.
Komodo dragons are voracious eaters, capable of consuming up to 80% of their body weight in a single meal. After eating, they often drag themselves to a sunny spot to speed up digestion. This is necessary because the food in their stomachs can rot and cause poisoning if left too long.
An interesting feature of the Komodo dragon is its ability to eat everything, from fur, skin, and meat to bones and claws. This is due to the fact that their stomachs contain digestive juices similar to those of snakes, enabling them to consume hard substances like bones.
However, due to their voracious nature combined with a shrinking habitat, the once plentiful Komodo dragon population, which numbered in the thousands, now faces the risk of extinction.
