Hiding underground to avoid a leopard doesn't always work out the best for warthogs. In this case, the unfortunate warthog never stood a chance of getting away once it emerged from its hole in the ground. It came out to a leopard patiently waiting, just a few feet above for the perfect chance to ...
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Pearlfish Subjects Itself to Fate Worse Than Death in Order to Survive; Burrows Up Sea Cucumbers Bum
I don't envy the pearlfish - at all. While many types of fish are blessed with some sort of ability to defend themselves against predators, the pearlfish must rely on the kindness (or complete surprise and shock) of a sea cucumber in order to protect themselves. It's a hard concept to grasp. These ...
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