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This cat ended up biting off more than it could chew when it decided to go after a lizard. For when the feline made a play for the reptile the tiny creature latched on to its tormentor's tongue - and ...

When bluetongue skinks are attacked, they don’t curl up or run for cover. Instead, they stick out their vibrant tongues to scare away predators. This type of reaction, called a deimatic display, is ...