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With a wingspan of almost 75 centimeters, wings larger than those of a modern falcon, and absolute dominance of the prehistoric skies, Meganeura went down in history as the largest flying insect that ever existed on Earth
20+ hour, 23+ min ago (692+ words) This animal lived approximately 305 to 299 million years, during the Upper Carboniferous periodMeganeura was an era marked by dense forests, a hot and humid climate, and atmospheric conditions radically different from those of today. Meganeura was not an isolated evolutionary accident,…...
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Larger than a compact car, weighing 2.000 kg, with an almost impenetrable bony hide and a club-shaped tail capable of breaking bones, the Doedicurus went down in history as one of the most extreme and well-"armed" armadillos that ever existed in South A
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (825+ words) Living alongside predators like Smilodon (the saber-toothed tiger), large South American bears, and giant birds of prey required more than just size. It required armor, strategy, and an efficient weapon, and the Doedicurus combined all three. The most widely accepted…...