Right...
NOMINATIONS CLOSED
The groups are in the process of being drawn. There will be four groups, three with 11 combatants and one with 10 competitors. The top four from each group will progress to the second round. From the second round onwards it'll be a straight head to head knock...
***UPDATE***
Here's a quick update of those creatures that are definitely in the competition and tose that have been nominated but need seconding.
Already Qualified
Tardigrade
Mosquito
Cassowary
Honeybadger
Great White Shark
Cape Buffalo
Australian Box Jelly Fish
Bull Shark
Mantis Shrimp...
No, you're right. Humans aren't hard. That's why I've never nominated, seconded or voted for them. I was merely pointing out that if mentality was the be all and end all of hardness they'd be in with a very good shout.
As for the bolded bit, no you're right. Rarely do you hear of that...
No, it's the same criteria as always and we're still going for pound for pound. The criteria I set out are what goes into being hard. It's not just one facet that decides hardness. There are a number of things that should be considered including those set out in my o.p and indeed, your...
Right, it's January and that means one thing and one thing only: it's time for the World's Hardest Creature competition. 2015 sees the eighth edition of this glorious battle of nature's finest beasts.
Here is a rundown on how the previous seven finals have played out(winners in bold).
2014...