Eons: When Giant Hypercarnivores Prowled Africa

An illustration of a hyaenodont. Caption: Illustration by Alan Turner and Maurico Anton.

These hyaenodonts gave the world some of its largest terrestrial, carnivorous mammals ever known. While these behemoths were the apex predators of their time, they were no match for a changing world. Part of the "Eons" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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paleontology

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  • Eons: When Giant Hypercarnivores Prowled Africa

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    Video
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    Streaming
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    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    OER
    Author:
    PBS Digital Studios
    Length:
    9 minutes