Eons: When Giant Hypercarnivores Prowled Africa
These hyaenodonts gave the world some of its largest terrestrial, carnivorous mammals ever known. While these behemoths were the apex predators of their time, they were no match for a changing world. Part of the "Eons" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 9 minutes 17 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Paleontology, Prehistoric Life
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Eons
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