• pivot_root
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      Gators have learned well: don’t fuck with the evolved dinosaurs.

      • Shrikes impale their prey on metal fence posts.
      • Harpy eagles can crush a human skull like a water balloon.
      • Crows communicate and coordinate harassment campaigns against people that have slighted them.
      • Vultures can eat rotting meat and be totally fine.
      • The secretary bird will stomp things to death.
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          Harpy eagle grip: 530 PSI
          Human skull: Up to 520 pounds of pressure

          That doesn’t seem like much of a difference, but remember that the force is going to be concentrated at four very pointy talons.

          Has this ever happened?

          Luckily, no.

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            Yeah I have no doubt they are strong enough, many animals are. I was just wondering if that stat had a story behind it! Thanks.

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      Pretty sure it was the posse of Canada gooses it was rolling with that scared the gator

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        They are also nasty dinosaurs. We have those up north.

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        That is such typical behavior from them… just stop and try to figure out if you’re looking for the smoke.