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Sometimes it is just the sheer size or tales that surround an
animal and sometimes it is just the way certain creatures look. For some of us, big animals like sharks
and lions can be scary, but we can all safely agree that we all know someone who could get scared for
his life by being around something as small as a cockroach or a spider.
Today we will be looking at some of the most notoriously terrifying prehistoric creatures that would
have pretty much ended humanity had they been around today. Many of the more popular prehistoric
beasts have gained popularity because there is something about them, be it the size of their teeth, that
they are covered with spikes, or their sheer enormity, that causes our primitive brains to have an
animalistic sense of anxiety.
Prehistoric animals were nothing like your regular animals, almost all of them had this weird facial
characteristic that made them look angry and scary all at the same time. Today’s list might give you chills
down your spine, but one thing we all can be glad about is that these animals are extinct and we won’t
be crossing paths with them in our lifetime.
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10. Dunkleosteus
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Dating back almost 380 million years to a period before the dinosaurs when fish ruled the planet and
land animals were yet to gain predatory excellence, reigned the king of the waters called Dunkleosteus.
This huge fish could grow up to be around 10 meters or more and could weigh more than 4 tons.
This armored Devonian-era fish lacked teeth, but its jaw contained strong bone bulges that could be
used to pierce and slash through its food. Such bones formed constantly and, when they did, the edges
rubbed along with those of the opposite jaw, behaving like self- shears.
This fish was anything but picky with its food. It ate fish, sharks and even its own kind. And it seems that
Dunkleosteus suffered from indigestion as a result: its fossils are often associated with regurgitated,
semi-digested remains of fish.
Imagine getting into the water of your favorite lake and finding one of these still lurking around in the
shadows. Glad we don’t have to deal with this monster.
9. Smilodon
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As the name might make it sound, this predator was anything but smiley. If you find big cats like lions
and tigers scary and terrifying, have a look at the famous saber-toothed cat. The big prehistoric cat lived
in North and South America and was around the size of modern lions and tigers, but with massive upper
body strength that it used to wrestle its prey to the ground. We’ve seen these beasts in a number of
movies, even in some where it was depicted to have been brought out of extinction to stand beside an
evil villain.
And how can we not talk about those fangs that could grow up to one foot in length! As long as this
beast was able to catch its prey, there was zero chance of survival given that one bite to the neck or
chest would result in an insta-kill thanks to the sheer size of the puncture wound caused by these
massive teeth.
8. Spinosaurus
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Spinosaurus is one of the most amazing and horrific beings on Earth, all at the same time. It had an
elongated skull, just like a crocodile, and a huge snout, conical teeth. Proof shows that it was semi-
aquatic, and there was nowhere to hide from this devouring giant fish cum dinosaur.
Spinosaurus is probably the biggest of all recognized carnivorous dinosaurs, much greater than T. Rex
and the Giganotosaur. Although the precise scale is being debated, new reports and research indicate
that Spinosaurus might have measured 41-59 feet in length and weighed more than 20 tons. It had
elongated neural spines that stretched down its neck, forming a sail-like shape that made it appear
much bigger and more intimidating.
The neural spines, commonly referred to as its sails, actually had a very important function for its
survival. During the day, the sail would have absorbed sunlight and helped perk up this dinosaur's
metabolism, and at night, it would have radiated away excess heat.
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