20 Things You Didn't Know About The Predator

The world of the Dark Horse comics has built an elaborate backstory for the Predators. In doing so, some of the creators took things in very specific, very strange directions.

Predators come in both genders. Female Predators have mammary glands (we have yet to see a female on screen, but in the comics there have been several, and their armour reflects a curvier shape.) They mate (although one can imagine it wouldn't be pretty to see), and older Predators may have hundreds of offspring with more than one partner. According to one Predator, Broken Tusk, sex between Predators is enjoyable but dangerous for males.

There is one sub-clan of Predators who have a gland in their neck that constantly is pumping chemicals into their bloodstream. Unless these chemicals are counteracted by artificial hormones, these Predators can go into a berserker rage, losing control but gaining immense strength and even being able to spread this hormonal rage to other Predators in the area.

Predators find long dreadlocks attractive. Longer dreadlocks mean more skill in battle and therefore a better partner. Both males and females emit pheromones that signify aggression and readiness to mate; unfortunately only other Predators and dogs can detect them. No early warning system for us there.

Predators can be of benefit to humans, however. People who eat Predator flesh and blood gain increased stamina and a greatly lengthened lifespan, although the trade off in having to somehow obtain Predator meat might not be worth it.