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Megalodon: The Versatile Predator Behind Its Downfall
5/29/2025
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- New research uncovers the surprising truth about the megalodon: it wasn't just a whale hunter but an adaptable predator that feasted on a diverse range of marine life. By examining zinc isotopes in its fossilized teeth, scientists reveal how this flexibility contributed to its long reign and eventual downfall, reminding us that even the mightiest can fall.
