ARK-ARK-ARK
Sea Lion
A barking torpedo in a wet tuxedo.
MEET THE FIGHTERS
Sea Lion vs Anteater
Tonight's science rumble is set in the visitor lawn, now closed for SCIENCE. No snacks were harmed.
Sea Lion
Zalophus californianus
Sea lions can hold their breath for about 10 minutes.
Fish, squid, and the occasional unfortunate leftover from the ocean buffet.
Anteater
Myrmecophaga tridactyla
The tongue can be 60 cm long and flick 150 times a minute.
Ants and termites. Tens of thousands a day. They do not chew; they slurp.
Who do YOU think wins?
SNUFF-SLURP
Anteater
A vacuum cleaner with wrecking-ball claws.
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