Exploring the Largest Animals Ever Found on Earth
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The record of life on earth is effervescent with extraordinary evolutionary accomplishments, but there is no more impressive evolutionary event to the human imagination than extreme biological gigantism. Nature has consistently challenged and tested the limits of its skeletal structure and body weight from the depths of prehistoric oceans to the vast spaces of ancient continents. Research into these gigantic creatures gives scientists insights into the nature of prehistoric ecosystems, the availability of resources, and the biomechanical limits of animals.