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Why Don’t More Species Have Weaponized Tails?


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The sight alone of a porcupine’s tail is enough to strike fear into any would-be predator or accidental intruder. But, porcupines’ quills can’t compare with the spiked tails that some dinosaurs like the stegosaurus wielded. Although weaponry for combat against rivals is one of the most widespread animal adaptations, there aren’t many species with weaponized […]
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