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Briefing: Ancient predator species discovered in South Africa challenges what we know about gorgonopsians

Strategic angle: A new study reveals a large-bodied gorgonopsian from the middle Permian, altering our understanding of these ancient apex predators.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-30 · 1 MIN READ

New species identified from the middle Permian period.

Research published in The Anatomical Record.

Findings suggest earlier origins of large-bodied gorgonopsians.