The Giants of the Past: Massive Animals That Once Roamed the Earth

🐢A recently discovered marine turtle had the potential to grow up to 12 ft long, making it one of the largest turtles in history.

🦂An aquatic scorpion that lived 400 million years ago measured up to 9 ft long, making it a formidable predator and a nightmare for humans if it still existed today.

🦥The extinct Megatherium, a giant sloth, could reach lengths of up to 20 ft and weigh 8,000 lb. It used its huge claws to climb trees and was an herbivore.

🦖Birds are considered direct descendants of dinosaurs, with some species evolving from well-known dinosaurs such as the Velociraptor.

🐋The blue whale, the largest living animal on Earth, evolved from a relatively small four-legged mammal that lived around 48 million years ago.

How big could the marine turtle grow?

—The recently discovered marine turtle could grow up to 12 ft long, making it one of the largest turtles ever recorded in history.

What were the main characteristics of the Megatherium?

—The Megatherium, a giant sloth, reached lengths of up to 20 ft and weighed around 8,000 lb. It used its large claws to climb trees and was a herbivore.

Are birds descendants of dinosaurs?

—Yes, birds are classified as descendants of dinosaurs. Some bird species, like the Velociraptor, share common ancestors with well-known dinosaurs.

What is the largest living animal on Earth?

—The blue whale is the largest living animal on Earth, with average lengths of up to 100 ft and weights of up to 200 tons.

How big was the aquatic scorpion that lived millions of years ago?

—The aquatic scorpion that lived 400 million years ago could reach lengths of up to 9 ft, making it a formidable predator in lakes and rivers.

00:00Discover the incredible size and fascinating features of several extinct animals that lived millions of years ago.

01:40A recently discovered marine turtle had the potential to grow up to 12 ft long, making it one of the largest turtles in history.

02:20An aquatic scorpion that lived 400 million years ago measured up to 9 ft long, making it a formidable predator and a nightmare for humans if it still existed today.

02:58The extinct Megatherium, a giant sloth, could reach lengths of up to 20 ft and weigh 8,000 lb. It used its huge claws to climb trees and was an herbivore.

04:43Birds are considered direct descendants of dinosaurs, with some species evolving from well-known dinosaurs such as the Velociraptor.

07:10The blue whale, the largest living animal on Earth, evolved from a relatively small four-legged mammal that lived around 48 million years ago.