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Study: Komodo Dragons Have Iron-Tipped Teeth

  • #Endangered species
  • #Research
Study: Komodo Dragons Have Iron-Tipped Teeth
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JUL 2024
Image copyright: Unsplash
story last updated SEP 2024

The Spin

Narrative A

The Komodo dragon faces a grim future due to climate change and human activity. With just over 1.3K mature dragons left, their Indonesian habitat is shrinking rapidly due to rising sea levels and agricultural expansion. Decision-making is urgently needed to preserve this iconic species.

Daily Titan

Narrative B

The Komodo dragon has survived for millions of years because it requires little energy and can tolerate harsh environments. Therefore, the reptile’s endangered status — based on habitat loss due to rising temperatures and sea levels associated with climate change — should be reassessed.

The Jakartapost

Metaculus Prediction


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