HOOT-HOOT-BAM
Gorilla
A quiet giant until the chest-thump starts.
MEET THE FIGHTERS
Gorilla vs Warthog
Tonight's science rumble is set in the empty savanna exhibit after closing time. No snacks were harmed.
Gorilla
Gorilla gorilla
Gorillas share about 98% of their DNA with humans.
Mostly leaves, stems, and fruit. Huge herbivores, huge appetites.
Warthog
Phacochoerus africanus
The tail stands up when they run — a follow-me flag for piglets.
Grass, roots, and leftovers. They kneel on padded wrists to graze.
Who do YOU think wins?
GRUNT-SQUEE
Warthog
A tusked sprinter who reverse-parks into burrows.
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