stackyFACTSInstead of getting a beer belly, these venomous desert lizards pack all their excessive calories into their tail. A healthy, well-fed Gila monster will drag around a thick, swollen tail acting as a fleshy pantry, allowing them to survive for months in the desert without eating a single meal.
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