Weekend ERA, let's go.
Every land animal on Earth is pitted in a one-on-one bracket-style tournament. I'm curious which animal, of all animals, would prevail. It's possible there is some rock-paper-scissors stuff occurring, but I doubt it. Here are the rules:
1) The approximate statistically average animal of that species is in the fight. If males and females have significant differences, the larger/deadlier of the two is chosen.
2) The arena is a flat plain of dirt. No trees, nowhere to hide.
3) Animals do not suffer cumulative damage between fights.
4) Assume each animal considers the other a threat, and attempts to kill. In the case of animals who are specifically prey, and would run away continuously, they would automatically be eliminated after refusing to engage after a set period of time.
5) No tools or outside equipment can be brought in. Sorry, humans.
6) This is purely a thought experiment to determine the deadliest land animal on Earth. Do not advocate real harm to animals, except mosquitos, fuck mosquitos!
So, who wins? I'm thinking a hippopotamus, possibly. Rhinos or bears? How about the deadliest snake? Probably not enough venom to subdue the larger creatures out there?
Every land animal on Earth is pitted in a one-on-one bracket-style tournament. I'm curious which animal, of all animals, would prevail. It's possible there is some rock-paper-scissors stuff occurring, but I doubt it. Here are the rules:
1) The approximate statistically average animal of that species is in the fight. If males and females have significant differences, the larger/deadlier of the two is chosen.
2) The arena is a flat plain of dirt. No trees, nowhere to hide.
3) Animals do not suffer cumulative damage between fights.
4) Assume each animal considers the other a threat, and attempts to kill. In the case of animals who are specifically prey, and would run away continuously, they would automatically be eliminated after refusing to engage after a set period of time.
5) No tools or outside equipment can be brought in. Sorry, humans.
6) This is purely a thought experiment to determine the deadliest land animal on Earth. Do not advocate real harm to animals, except mosquitos, fuck mosquitos!
So, who wins? I'm thinking a hippopotamus, possibly. Rhinos or bears? How about the deadliest snake? Probably not enough venom to subdue the larger creatures out there?