# Hobbit hominins scavenged meat scraps from Komodo dragons

New analysis of fossils from Flores, Indonesia, suggests that Homo floresiensis, the so-called "hobbit" hominins, scavenged carcasses left by Komodo dragons. This behavior indicates they competed with large predators and adapted to survive on a limited resource. The finding reshapes understanding of their diet and ecological role.

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### Science
- [New Scientist](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2532777-hobbit-hominins-scavenged-meat-left-over-by-komodo-dragons/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:00:38 +0100