This predator was more terrifying than the T.Rex because of its shark like teeth #shorts

#fossils #megafauna #facts #history #historyfacts #animals #dinosaurs #prehistoric #unusualanimals #trex #carcharodontosaurus #trend Carcharodontosaurus was one of the largest theropod dinosaurs, living during the Late Cretaceous period around 99–94 million years ago in what is now North Africa. Reaching lengths of up to 45 feet and weighing around 6–8 tons, it rivaled or even surpassed Tyrannosaurus rex in size. Its name, meaning "shark-toothed lizard," comes from its serrated teeth, which were designed for slicing through flesh rather than crushing bone. Unlike T. rex, which had thick, robust teeth for breaking bones, Carcharodontosaurus likely hunted using a slashing technique, inflicting deep wounds to weaken its prey. It was an apex predator in its ecosystem, preying on massive herbivores like sauropods. Despite its formidable size and power, Carcharodontosaurus may have faced competition from Spinosaurus, another giant predator that lived in the same region. Fossils of Carcharodontosaurus were first discovered in the early 20th century, but the original specimens were destroyed during World War II, with later discoveries in the 1990s providing more insight into its anatomy and behavior.