Science!

Aug 28, 2009 07:59

One amphibian has evolved a bizarre and gruesome defence mechanism to protect itself against predators. When attacked, the Spanish ribbed newt pushes out its ribs until they pierce through its body, exposing a row of bones that act like poisonous barbs. The bones must break through the newt's body wall every time the amphibian evokes the defence response.

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