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New Hyaenodonta Species Discovered: Bastetodon Unveiled in Egypt

2/22/2025

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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists in Egypt unearthed a nearly complete skull of a new Hyaenodonta species, dubbed Bastetodon, in the Fayum Depression. This leopard-sized predator, equipped with formidable jaws and sharp teeth, roamed the land 30 million years ago, hunting early mammals. This find deepens our insight into the evolution of ancient carnivores in Africa.

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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists in Egypt unearthed a nearly complete skull of a new Hyaenodonta species, dubbed Bastetodon, in the Fayum Depression. This leopard-sized predator, equipped with formidable jaws and sharp teeth, roamed the land 30 million years ago, hunting early mammals. This find deepens our insight into the evolution of ancient carnivores in Africa.