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Python
A patterned squeeze machine with patience.
MEET THE FIGHTERS
Python vs Warthog
Tonight's science rumble is set in the picnic meadow, sandwiches evacuated. No snacks were harmed.
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.
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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