# Hobbits may have relied on dragons to hunt their prey

> Our distant relatives, Homo floresiensis, nicknamed “hobbits,” have been credited with two advanced skills: hunting small elephant relatives and controlling fire – both generally associated with large-brained hominins,…

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- **Published:** 2026-07-13
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #hobbits #dragons #both #hunt #island #prey #relatives #relied
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