Komodo dragon devours monkey while it’s alive. Watch unsettling video

Known for its highly venomous bite, Komodo dragon is one of the most dangerous reptiles on the planet.

Updated on: Jul 30, 2019, 17:32:35 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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The nightmarish moment a Komodo dragon devoured a giant monkey whole has been captured on camera. What’s more disturbing is that the Komodo dragon reportedly gulped down the primate while it was still alive.

The video opens with the monkey already halfway down the reptile’s throat. (YouTube/@ΛNGΞL)

Known for its highly venomous bite, Komodo dragon is one of the most dangerous reptiles on the planet, reports Fox News. This video, that may scare some, shows just how fearsome it can be.

The video, shared on YouTube, opens with the monkey already halfway down the reptile’s throat. Eventually, it shows the reptile guzzling down the primate in just a few gulps. According to Mirror, the reptile’s prey was alive while it became its meal.

Soon, the clip made its way onto different social media platforms and people showered various kinds of comments on it.

“I saw a video of a komodo dragon eating a monkey today and I honestly can’t stop thinking about it,” wrote a Twitter user. “Dude, no. I know it’s nature but I don’t wanna see a Komodo dragon eating a whole monkey,” wrote another.

Just a few days back the terrifying side of nature was captured in a video where a crocodile was seen devouring a 13-foot-long python.

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Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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