Ambush predators lose their primary tactical advantage in open plains, whereas endurance hunters fail in dense jungles.
The single most decisive factor in any animal fight is body mass. Scientific research published in Science has found that the vast majority of lethal brawls between predators occur when the attacker's body mass is between 2 and 5.4 times heavier than that of the victim. If the size difference is too great, the smaller animal typically avoids the fight altogether. Heavier animals possess greater physical strength, which is crucial for pushing, pinning, and delivering fatal blows. xxx animal pk
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