stackyFACTSEvolution truly peaked with the wombat. Instead of fighting predators head-on, they simply dive headfirst into a burrow and block the entrance with their rear ends. Their butts are heavily armored with thick cartilage plates, making them completely impervious to bites, scratches, and basic indignity.
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