10 Worst Evolutionary Designs

1 Sea mammal blowhole. Any animal that spends appreciable time in the ocean should be able to extract oxygen from water via gills. Enlarging the lungs and moving a nostril to the back of the head is a poor work-around. 2 Hyena clitoris. When engorged, this "pseudopenis," which doubles as the birth canal, becomes so hard it can crush babies to death during exit. 3 Kangaroo teat. In order to nurse, the just-born joey, a frail and squishy jellybean, must ... Full Story »

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Chris Finnie
3.2
by Chris Finnie - Jul. 30, 2009

Doesn't fit most of the categories. But I found it amusing. It did, however, miss my favorite--the human backside. Try it. Stand up, reach back, and feel the nice padding behind you. Now sit down. Where is the padding? Under your weight? No. It is still behind you. Instead you are sitting on your hip joints. Bad design I say.

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