
Cassowary
The rainforest's dinosaur that never left.
Cassowary vs Anaconda
Tonight's science rumble is set in a giant zoo clearing at high noon. No snacks were harmed.
Cassowary
Casuarius casuarius
Dads sit on the eggs and raise the striped chicks.
Mostly fruit. They are forest gardeners who accidentally plant trees with leftovers.
Anaconda
Eunectes murinus
Green anacondas are among the heaviest snakes on Earth.
Capybara, fish, birds, caimans — if it comes to the water's edge, it is on the maybe list.
Who do YOU think wins?

Anaconda
A river rope that forgot it is allowed to be this heavy.