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This 23-foot crocodylian may have ruled South America’s food chain
Recent fossil evidence indicates that the large crocodylian species Purussaurus neivensis played a dominant role in the Miocene South American ecosystem, suggesting it was a top predator in a landscape filled with giant prey. This highlights the importance of understanding past biodiversity and predator-prey dynamics for current wildlife conservation efforts.
