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Fossil discovery reveals ‘hidden’ apex predator that rivaled marine reptiles 100 million years ago CNN

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The diagram shows the huge size of Nanaimoteuti compared to other animals.

Giant octopuses, up to 62 feet (19 meters) long, were among the top marine predators about 100 million years ago, according to a new study that discovered rare fossils hidden in solid rock. An extremely well-preserved specimen of the octopus’s powerful jaw shows signs of severe wear and tear from crushing hard prey such as … Read more

A camera caught the predator descending into a cave that is home to 40,000 bats. What happens next is amazing. discover wild animals

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Python Cave bat predation

Scientists in Uganda have released startling footage of an Egyptian free-tailed bat cave being attacked by 14 different predators, including leopards, blue monkeys and eagles. Python Cave in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to approximately 40,000 Egyptian free-tailed bats. Roosts are known reservoirs for the deadly Marburg virus, so studying these interactions could … Read more