Can Wombats Twerk Predators To Death?

Can wombats twerk predators to death? That's what a viral video is claiming!

I never thought I'd have to ask about wombats twerking predators to death but here we are. According to a viral video, it's a real thing. But can you believe everything you see on the internet? We've all been tricked before and there's a lot of misinformation out there. That means it's time to do some investigating into what Popular Science claims.

Typically, when you see twerking it's a butt that's larger than normal. It's part of what goes into the shake and movements associated with twerking. However, twerking with a skinny butt can evidently have its share of benefits too. That's what this video is claiming at least. Do wombats have such a skinny butt it can kill its enemies? That sounds like it would be dangerous.

Basically, the idea is that they hide in their den with their butts facing out then if something like a dingo or predator attempts to get them they can crush its head up onto the ceiling injuring it or possibly even killing it. So, a wombat expert weighed in on the matter and says it is possible that its twerk could kill an enemy. There hasn't been a documented case it sounds like but it could be possible.

According to Popular Science, Lisa Martin, a wildlife care supervisor from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance in California says, "When I first started working with wombats, I could see a level of flatness to their rumps, but it always surprised me just how hard it is. It's like a plate. So it's flat, very dense, and covered in fur. When you pat that cartilaginous plate, it almost sounds like you're patting on a three-ringed binger. It's not like wood hard, but it's definitely solid." The three-ring binder is a nice comparison, I can understand how that would feel and its hardness differs from wood or a solid surface.

Martin addressed the myth that wombats twerk predators to death saying "never say never" and, "I can imagine, if the circumstances were just right, perhaps if there's a rock sticking out of the side of the burrow that the wombat dug, and a dingo followed them into this burrow, and the wombat maneuvered that plate in such a way that caused the rock to go into the skull or make a cut, and somebody witnessed that, it might look like the wombat surely intended for that damage to happen to the predator," via Popular Science.

Oh, America the beautiful. Across our wonderful continent of North America you'll find amazing, adorable animals. However, you'll also find creatures that are incredibly dangerous. Here are 5 animals in North America that could kill you.

Now, just because they can kill you doesn't mean they're out to do it. Yet, it means they have the possibility of doing so! So, it's best to be aware!

Well, some of these animals you're probably already well aware could kill you. However, some of these animals you might not know can kill you. Or, maybe you don't know they're actually around! Hey, like NBC used to say, "The More You Know."

Naturally, there are many more than 5 animals in North America capable of killing you. There are countless. Some may be big powerful animals. Others may be poisonous. It's important to know what's out there. These animals could be lurking in your basement. They could be outside your home. Or, they could be all the way across the country from you and pose absolutely no risk of danger or harm.

Of course, when you only select five animals to talk about, you're leaving a lot on the cutting room floor. So, you won't hear about any sharks on the list. We know they can kill you. Additionally, jaguars, mountain lions, and American Bison didn't make the list. That's right. Bison can kill you, and they have! Not only are Bison huge animals, but they also have horns! Several ways they can take you out. It's not just limited to a stampede.

Furthermore, I'm counting an "animal" as anything in the Animal Kingdom. They may be reptiles, amphibians, insects, and more. I'm counting them all as animals. I don't want to hear that "technically, arachnids aren't animals" or anything. Let's just relax and have fun.

Grizzly Bears are incredibly dangerous! They're also massive. They have sharp claws. Additionally, they have very sharp teeth and brute strength. There is no shortage in the ways a Grizzly could kill you. They're very popular up in Alaska and Western Canada.

Alligators are dangerous animals. They're ancient, smart, and deadly. According to USA Today, alligators have been responsible for 33 human deaths in the last 50 years. Not a great way to go. They're quicker than you'd think. Then, sneaky, too! Uh oh.

These small light brown scorpions are deadly! They have venom that is painful and potentially deadly. You don't want to be stung by one of these. Note that they are nocturnal and are common in southern California, southern Arizona, southern Nevada, and parts of Utah and New Mexico. Black lights can help you spot them at night.

This species of rattlesnake is endemic to the Southeastern United States. Of course, there are other common rattlesnakes found across the country that are also deadly. They like to live in upland dry pine forests, flatwoods, sandhills, and coastal maritime hammocks. Also, they are excellent swimmers! So, don't try to get away by swimming. They'll catch you! It's said to be the most dangerous venomous snake in all of North America.

The Brown Recluse Spider has necrotic venom. Their bites will often require medical attention. It is one of three spiders in North America with dangerous venom along with the Black Widow and Chilean Recluse. They're mostly found in the Central United States. They are very dangerous and harmful to the older community and younger individuals. They're typically between 6 and 20 millimeters.