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Rediscovered Fossil Treasure Chest Reveals Megalodon Was an Even More Majestic Giant
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Scientists have recovered historic Megalodon vertebrae once thought lost forever, finding them safely preserved on a museum shelf. The rediscovered fossils have provided researchers with exciting new insights, confirming the magnificent prehistoric shark could reach lengths of 79 feet and live for nearly a century.
Scientists have recovered historic Megalodon vertebrae once thought lost forever, finding them safely preserved on a museum shelf. The rediscovered fossils have provided researchers with exciting new insights, confirming the magnificent prehistoric shark could reach lengths of 79 feet and live for nearly a century.