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All animals have adaptations that help them survive in the wild...some just focus more on back-end development than others. Whether for offense, defense, or both, here are five creatures with butt-kicking behinds!
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Image Sources:
Doug Overton, www.newforestdragonflies.com (Video: https://youtu.be/Exbq0EvxPp8)
Troutfodder (Video: https://youtu.be/cEgZL32HSxo)

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