• @pivot_root
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    7 months ago

    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.
    • @CarbonatedPastaSauce
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      27 months ago

      Harpy eagles can crush a human skull like a water balloon.

      Has this ever happened?

      • @pivot_root
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        37 months ago

        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.

        • @CarbonatedPastaSauce
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          27 months ago

          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.