BOOM-RUMBLE
Cassowary
The rainforest's dinosaur that never left.
MEET THE FIGHTERS
Cassowary vs Lion
Tonight's science rumble is set in the empty savanna exhibit after closing time. 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.
Lion
Panthera leo
A lion can eat 15% of its body weight in one feast.
Lions hunt antelope, zebra, and even buffalo — usually as a team.
Who do YOU think wins?
ROOOAR
Lion
The mane event.
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