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Megalodon prehistoric shark with elephant
Megalodon prehistoric shark with elephant, artwork. Megalodon, Carcharocles (Carcharodon) megalodon, lived between around 20 and 1.2 million years ago, and is known from fossils. It was related to the modern great white shark, and is thought to have fed on whales, as this is the only source of food that could have provided it with enough meat. Megalodon was thought to attain lengths exceeding 20 metres, and possibly significantly larger. It is thought that it died out after the seas cooled, allowing warm-blooded whales to escape the sharks for much of the year by swimming to waters too cold for them to survive in
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This artwork by Science Photo Library showcases the awe-inspiring Megalodon, a prehistoric shark that roamed the oceans between 20 and 1.2 million years ago. The print depicts this enormous creature alongside an elephant, providing a striking visual representation of its immense size and power. Megalodon, believed to be related to the modern great white shark, was a formidable predator known for its insatiable appetite for whales. Fossils suggest that it could reach lengths exceeding 20 meters, making it one of the largest creatures ever to inhabit our planet. The demise of Megalodon is thought to have been triggered by cooling seas which allowed warm-blooded whales to seek refuge in colder waters where these colossal sharks couldn't survive. This change in their primary food source likely led to their extinction. Through this remarkable illustration, we are transported back in time to witness the sheer magnitude and ferocity of this ancient carnivore. The attention to detail brings out every scale on its body while emphasizing its predatory nature as it bites into its prey with unmatched force. As we gaze upon this extraordinary piece of art, we can't help but marvel at the wonders of our natural world and reflect on the mysteries that lie beneath our vast oceans.
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