The Mystery of the Largest Mammal Predator Ever

Описание: Andrewsarchus mongoliensis is known from a single massive skull, discovered in Mongolia. It lived about 45 million years ago, during a time when mammals were rapidly evolving after the dinosaurs vanished. Its skull suggests a powerful bite, possibly stronger than most land carnivores of its era. At first, scientists imagined a giant wolf-like hunter dominating its environment. But newer research suggests something unexpected. Its closest relatives may be ancestors of modern pigs and whales.

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