The 2nd round continues with this, the sixth of eight ties. And what a tie. Brute force meets attitude in this classic WHC encounter. The Grasshopper Mouse came homier third in the group stage however; it did find itself in the Group of Death. While it trailed the Croc and Hippo it also comfortably saw off the Orca, Mantis Shrimp, Elephant Seal and even the West Sussex Slug. The Grizzly was the final qualifier in the opening group. While the fact that it was soundly beaten by the Black Swallower might have raised eyebrows it must also be remembered that it easily saw off Jaguar, Wolverine and Box Jellyfish among others. Here we go...
Grasshopper Mouse - 3rd place in Group B with 19 votes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grasshopper_mouse
This ballsy rodent has become something of a WHC fan favourite in recent years and it's easy to see why. If your definition of hard goes beyond bulk and teeth then this crazy character arguably has what it takes to go all the way. It howls at the moon, it fights scorpions, it patrols huge territories and, when the chips are down, will indulge in cannibalism to protect its patch. It's a mouse that has found itself in a patch of desert with a large concentration of toxic foes. The Grasshopper Mouse has developed immunity to the sting of the Bark Scorpion and has even developed the ability to convert its neurotoxins into painkillers. When in scorpion battle the GM will repeatedly bite through its foe's exoskeleton, eventually paralysing it. When not scrapping scorpions the GM will take down grasshoppers, centipedes, spiders, lizards and even snakes. The GM's territory can be up to 28 acres in size, which it governs by getting on its hind legs and howling.
Grizzly Bear - 4th place in Group A with 13 votes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grizzly_bear
The Grizzly's reputation has been earned following a number of dust ups with mankind over the years. Unlike other bears the Grizzly is not inclined to take fight and engage in a spot of tree climbing. It will stand its ground and fight. It is said that the force of their bite is such that they could crush a bowling ball. While their diet is omnivorous and therefore not 100% hard, they will chow down on larger mammals when available, including moose and even bison. In a straightforward match up the Grizzly would doubtless simply step on the GM but that counts for little in the AnimalDome. Does the Grizzly really have the cojones to go toe to toe with its diminutive opponent in the WHC Arena?
Grasshopper Mouse - 3rd place in Group B with 19 votes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grasshopper_mouse
This ballsy rodent has become something of a WHC fan favourite in recent years and it's easy to see why. If your definition of hard goes beyond bulk and teeth then this crazy character arguably has what it takes to go all the way. It howls at the moon, it fights scorpions, it patrols huge territories and, when the chips are down, will indulge in cannibalism to protect its patch. It's a mouse that has found itself in a patch of desert with a large concentration of toxic foes. The Grasshopper Mouse has developed immunity to the sting of the Bark Scorpion and has even developed the ability to convert its neurotoxins into painkillers. When in scorpion battle the GM will repeatedly bite through its foe's exoskeleton, eventually paralysing it. When not scrapping scorpions the GM will take down grasshoppers, centipedes, spiders, lizards and even snakes. The GM's territory can be up to 28 acres in size, which it governs by getting on its hind legs and howling.
Grizzly Bear - 4th place in Group A with 13 votes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grizzly_bear
The Grizzly's reputation has been earned following a number of dust ups with mankind over the years. Unlike other bears the Grizzly is not inclined to take fight and engage in a spot of tree climbing. It will stand its ground and fight. It is said that the force of their bite is such that they could crush a bowling ball. While their diet is omnivorous and therefore not 100% hard, they will chow down on larger mammals when available, including moose and even bison. In a straightforward match up the Grizzly would doubtless simply step on the GM but that counts for little in the AnimalDome. Does the Grizzly really have the cojones to go toe to toe with its diminutive opponent in the WHC Arena?
They cuddle up in little burrows. They're too small to hibernate for long or they'd die. 