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265 Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals the Largest South American Prehistoric Predator

265 Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals the Largest South American Prehistoric Predator
science9/2/2025

A 265-million-year-old fossil found in Brazil reveals Pampaphoneus biccai, the largest predator before dinosaurs.

Paleontologists have uncovered a 265-million-year-old fossil of Pampaphoneus biccai, one of South America’s largest predators before the dinosaurs. This discovery in southern Brazil sheds light on pre-dinosaur ecosystems and the events leading up to ... [5186 chars]