Welcome to the Rodent Recap Satellite where we have been bringing you the
results of 2020's March Mammal Madness. Sixty-five contenders have been whittled
down to just two. Before we recap the final battle, let's pause a moment.
Many humans have worked long hours to bring you this tournament...and under many
unforeseen circumstances. We encourage you to visit all the links in the
description below for more info on the scientists and artists. And now, to the
memorial, featuring the work of these talented artists.
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Ahh. And now, without further ado, the championship battle!
["Let's get ready to rumble!!!"]
The random habitat generator rolled... coastal! ["Surf's up, dude!"] The championship was held
in Australia, where the Daintree Rain Forest meets the Great Barrier Reef.
Both the gorilla and hyena started to head inland and met alongside a stream.
The gorilla stood up and grunted at the hyena, who quickly started to try to cross
the muddy water...and sank into the muck. struggling to get across.
The gorilla watched, and suddenly started screaming -
- at a saltwater crocodile right across the creek!
The panicked hyena backed up and ran off, leaving the gorilla alone on the field
of battle and the champion of 2020.
[Theme from 2001...]
[...becomes dance music]
PAL: From all of us at March Mammal Madness, have a great rest of the year.
See you again in 2021. Mind if I cut in?