stackyFACTSWhen eagles attack from the sky and cats stalk the ground, the only logical retreat is underwater. The tiny water chevrotain, equipped with vampire-like fangs instead of horns, will plunge into rushing rivers to escape trouble. They effortlessly sink to the bottom and simply walk along the riverbed entirely out of sight.
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