Watch: Komodo Dragon Defeated By Moray Eel

In the lush Indonesian archipelago at the Komodo National Park, a Komodo dragon, the apex predator of its habitat, tried engorging a moray eel. This was obviously a mistake. Here we compare the two parties of this encounter.

Read to the end to watch the video!

Komodo Dragon

Size

The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is the world’s largest lizard species and can grown up to 10 ft (3 m) long and weighing over 150 lb (68 kg).

Body

These creatures have muscular bodies and powerful limbs, allowing them to overpower prey much larger than themselves. Further, despite their size, Komodo dragons are surprisingly agile and fast when hunting or defending their territory.

Color

Their scaly skin is typically a combination of earthy tones, ranging from grey and brown to reddish-orange. Additionally, this camouflage helps them blend seamlessly into their surroundings, making them efficient hunters and ambush predators.

Moray Eel

Size

The moray eel (Muraenidae) is a powerful creature in it own right – except instead in water. Moray eels can grow to 5–10 ft (1.5–3 m) in length and weigh over 44 lb (20 kg). They secrete a protective mucus over their scaleless skin, which can be toxic to other animals.

Body

Moray eels have elongated and streamlined bodies, making them well-adapted for living in freshwater habitats, such as rivers, streams, and swamps.

Color

Moray eels usually have either dark brown or grayish spots against white, or whitish spots against brown/gray, which helps them blend into the murky waters where they reside.

The Culinary Encounter

The footage captured a Komodo dragon venturing into the shores of a river in search of prey, where it came across a seemingly dead moray eel. The Komodo dragon tried swallowing the eel, only to find the meal too big. How rude! The Komodo dragon was defeated by its meal.

Wrapping Up

I’m sure the Komodo dragon gave that meal a 1 out 5-star review.

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Kiah is a Capetonian, fascinated by how each animal plays a significant part within our ecosystem, forming a bubble of life. As a nature lover and wave chaser, she finds solace in the waves and serenity in the great outdoors.

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