Giant marine reptile with 30cm long teeth, swallows live sharks
Kronosaurus – the infamous predator of the Cretaceous period – had 30cm long teeth, once causing the entire prehistoric ocean to sink into terror.
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Massive size. Kronosaurus could grow to be 10 to 12 meters long, with its head taking up nearly a third of its body length. Photo: Pinterest. Extremely scary teeth. They have teeth up to 30cm long, sharp, perfect for tearing flesh of prey. Photo: Pinterest.
Apex hunter. Kronosaurus was a carnivore at the top of the food chain, preying on large fish, sea turtles and other marine reptiles. Photo: Pinterest. Belonging to the pliosaur group. This is a branch of marine reptiles in the family pliosauridae, related to the plesiosaur but with a shorter neck and larger head. Photo: Pinterest.
Named after Greek mythology. The name “Kronosaurus” was inspired by Cronus – the Titan god who was notorious for devouring his children. Photo: Pinterest. Fossils discovered in Australia and Colombia. Fossil specimens of Kronosaurus have been found in many places, most notably in Queensland (Australia). Photo: Pinterest. Extinct along with many others. Kronosaurus disappeared at the end of the Cretaceous period, a mass extinction event that wiped out many giant sea creatures. Photo: Pinterest.
Giant skeletons on display. A reconstructed Kronosaurus skeleton at Harvard University is 12.8 meters long, making a strong impression on the scientific community. Photo: Pinterest.
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