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Giraffe
A living watchtower with a killer kick.
MEET THE FIGHTERS
Giraffe vs Python
Tonight's science rumble is set in the empty savanna exhibit after closing time. No snacks were harmed.
Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis
A giraffe's tongue can be 45 cm long and is often purple-black.
Giraffes nibble acacia leaves, tongues and all. Thorns? Merely crunchy.
Python
Malayopython reticulatus
Reticulated pythons can top 6 meters. Some go longer.
Mammals and birds. Big pythons have been known to try very ambitious snacks.
Who do YOU think wins?
Sss-WRAP
Python
A patterned squeeze machine with patience.
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