the extinct Chinese river monster gharial

Bri's picture

You know, I don't usually think of Gharials as frightening takers of humans...but it seems the ancient chinese had a real problem with losing people and livestock to them.  So, hardware specialization for fish feeding aside, Gharials were clearly opportunistic assault ambush predators.  which makes me rethink my image of what Spinosaurs were like.  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220309104508.htm

anyhow...  I don't blame the bronze age Chinese for trying to get rid of them, but man, they must have been an impressive sight.