MEOW-HOWL
Lemur
A striped-tail spring with a lot of opinions.
MEET THE FIGHTERS
Lemur vs Cheetah
Tonight's science rumble is set in a sunny arena with a splash pool nobody is allowed to hog. No snacks were harmed.
Lemur
Lemur catta
A lemur's tail has 13 or so black-and-white rings. It is a flag and a balancing pole.
Fruit, leaves, bark, and the occasional insect snack.
Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
A cheetah's tail is a rudder. It steers mid-sprint like a boat.
They prefer gazelles and other speedy snacks they can outrun.
Who do YOU think wins?
CHIRRUP-ZOOM
Cheetah
The land-speed record in spots.
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