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flag Scientists find new ancient predator species, Bastetodon, in Egypt, reshaping understanding of early carnivore evolution.

flag Scientists have discovered a nearly complete skull of a new species of ancient apex predator, named Bastetodon, in Egypt's Fayum Depression. flag This leopard-sized carnivore, which lived 30 million years ago, had powerful jaws and sharp teeth, preying on early primates, hippos, elephants, and hyraxes. flag The discovery, detailed in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, provides crucial insights into the evolution and spread of these ancient predators across continents.

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