Woodpecker
A bird that drums on tree trunks to find insects, with a shock-absorbing skull
Fun Fact
Woodpeckers can peck up to 20 times per second while experiencing forces up to 1,200 times the force of gravity, yet their specially adapted skulls prevent brain damage.
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