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The '''space animal slayer''', also known as the '''Hunger strike''' after Jigglypuff professional {{Sm|Hungrybox}}, is a well-known {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}} [[combo]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' most often used against a low-[[damage]] {{SSBM|Fox}} or {{SSBM|Falco}} (i.e. the [[space animals]]), and occasionally works on {{SSBM|Roy}} due to his [[gravity]]. It is performed by using [[up throw]], then jumping to the target, and then using [[Rest]]. At medium percentages, an [[up aerial]] can be interposed to ensure the Rest hits.

The combo essentially works because the space animals' high [[gravity]] and [[falling speed]] places them much lower than other characters after a low-damage up throw, low enough that Jigglypuff can jump into them and Rest before they get out of [[hitstun]]. While the target's initial damage must be low enough for Jigglypuff to get there in time, the combo can still score a clean [[KO]] depending on the stage and positioning, which puts a large swing on the match.

This technique also works in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' against Fox, Captain Falcon, and Link, though it KOs slightly later. In the original game, DI does not exist outside of [[Smash DI]], so the combo is somewhat more reliable.

The space animal slayer was removed in ''Brawl'', as Jigglypuff's up throw had increased base knockback, sending opponents too high to allow for comboing into Rest at any percentage.