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Ancient Kraken Unearthed | Science News
Scientists uncovered fossilized jaws of a colossal ancient octopus, Nanaimoteuthis haggarti, that could’ve reached lengths of 23 to 63 feet—bigger than a school bus—and lived alongside dinosaurs. Using 3D digital scanning, researchers revealed these deep-sea predators likely hunted tough prey like shells and bones, challenging old assumptions that only vertebrates dominated ancient ocean food chains. While size estimates are debated, there’s no doubt these soft-bodied giants were apex hunters, and more fossils could reveal exactly what they feasted on. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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