"A sika deer with the severed head of a rival male that died in their battle skewered on its antler."
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Photo Kohei Nagira/Wildlife Photographer of the Year
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2026/feb/04/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-peoples-choice-2026?CMP=share_btn_url#img-17

#NatureIsMetal-osastolta: herhiläisenpistot eivät paljon nälkäisiä sammakoita hetkauta.

"Moreover, he also reports that 93%, 87%, and 79% of frogs ultimately consumed V. simillima, V. analis, and V. mandarinia, respectively, despite being stung into the mouth or even into the eyes."

https://phys.org/news/2025-12-fearless-frogs-feast-deadly-hornets.html

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https://homebasejack.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/zombies-are-real-youve-seen-them/

Sea slugs steal body parts from prey to gain their powers

https://www.sciencealert.com/sea-slugs-steal-body-parts-from-prey-to-gain-their-powers

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