CHK-CHK-BUZZ
Rattlesnake
A desert alarm clock with a noisy tail.
MEET THE FIGHTERS
Rattlesnake vs Chimpanzee
Tonight's science rumble is set in the empty savanna exhibit after closing time. No snacks were harmed.
Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
A new rattle segment is added each time they shed.
Mice, rats, rabbits — small warm snacks of the desert.
Chimpanzee
Pan troglodytes
Chimps share about 98% of their DNA with humans.
Fruit first, plus insects, leaves, and sometimes meat. Flexible eaters.
Who do YOU think wins?
HOOT-PANT
Chimpanzee
The tool-using cousin with a wild side.
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