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A battle in the desert between a roadrunner and a snake was caught in a dramatic video. Photo: David McNew/Getty Images

WATCH: Roadrunner, snake battle in the desert

If you grew up believing a roadrunner was a lovable character that dominated Saturday morning cartoons, think again.

A video documents a fierce battle between a roadrunner and a snake at Agua Caliente County Park in southern California.

Spoiler alert: the roadrunner wins with a forceful and clever strategy.