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needsacatchphrase) wrote in fandomhigh2024-10-03 08:55 am
Fun Animal Facts, Thursday - 1st Period
For a change, Cara looked borderline enthusiastic today. "Today we'll be looking at one of this world's most deadly animals." Ah, that explained it.
"But it's so tiny," Jane said, frowning in confusion at the notes. And then at the photo she projected up to the front of the class.
"It's just a baby still," Cara pointed out. "But obviously full of rage." Look at the pose, Jane.
"This is Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo from Thailand who has captured the attention of the internet," Jane said with a sigh. "And yes, hippos are some of the most deadly animals on the planet. Apparently they're prone to capsizing small boats to protect their territory."
Which seemed pretty legit, honestly.
"Apparently, statistically they kill more people than sharks by a large margin." Unsurprisingly, Cara was also team shark. At least when a sharknado wasn't involved.
"But this little one is a pygmy hippo which is less likely to murder anyone." Not for lack of trying. "And is actually more closely related to an extinct species that was native to Asia than their more robust relatives."
Cara believed in Moo Deng's ability to murder.
"But it's so tiny," Jane said, frowning in confusion at the notes. And then at the photo she projected up to the front of the class.
"It's just a baby still," Cara pointed out. "But obviously full of rage." Look at the pose, Jane.
"This is Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo from Thailand who has captured the attention of the internet," Jane said with a sigh. "And yes, hippos are some of the most deadly animals on the planet. Apparently they're prone to capsizing small boats to protect their territory."
Which seemed pretty legit, honestly.
"Apparently, statistically they kill more people than sharks by a large margin." Unsurprisingly, Cara was also team shark. At least when a sharknado wasn't involved.
"But this little one is a pygmy hippo which is less likely to murder anyone." Not for lack of trying. "And is actually more closely related to an extinct species that was native to Asia than their more robust relatives."
Cara believed in Moo Deng's ability to murder.
Re: Hungry Hungry Hippos
And you could almost even tell a little bit!
He then grinned at Belle again as his expression turned a little imploring.
"However!" He swung out a finger to emphasize that this next point, despite the eager expression on his face, was very serious and important. "I do have one question for you first. Are you truly hungry enough to be our hippo?"
Re: Hungry Hungry Hippos
"I," Belle said, squaring her own shoulders, "am ready to eat! Let me prove myself hungry enough, Sir Knight!"