Samsonar Shaman
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my name is Samsonar and I am a 24 year old autistic male with an ever expanding multiverse in my mind
but a reptilian predator called Barinasuchus. this was the largest terrestrial reptilian predator to exist on earth since the dinosaurs. it hails from a Mesoeucrocodylian family called the Sebecids, a group of long legged crocodylomorphs serving as Apex hunters, using stealth to hunt and kill prey.
November 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
but a reptilian predator called Barinasuchus. this was the largest terrestrial reptilian predator to exist on earth since the dinosaurs. it hails from a Mesoeucrocodylian family called the Sebecids, a group of long legged crocodylomorphs serving as Apex hunters, using stealth to hunt and kill prey.
were also widespread throughout other parts of Miocene South America and may have been very social. living in a group means that there would always be lookouts scanning their surroundings for danger. this my friends is where we meet the apex predator of the Ipururo Formation, not a mammal predator-
November 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
were also widespread throughout other parts of Miocene South America and may have been very social. living in a group means that there would always be lookouts scanning their surroundings for danger. this my friends is where we meet the apex predator of the Ipururo Formation, not a mammal predator-
plants anchored to the ground below the surface of shallow water with it's tusks before scooping them up. as well as large lumbering herbivores, smaller and more nimble browsers also shared the land, Miocochilius, Theosodon, and Thoatherium are 3 such examples that were all present in Ipururo, they-
November 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
plants anchored to the ground below the surface of shallow water with it's tusks before scooping them up. as well as large lumbering herbivores, smaller and more nimble browsers also shared the land, Miocochilius, Theosodon, and Thoatherium are 3 such examples that were all present in Ipururo, they-
gap between it's tusks and cheek teeth. but this creatures short and retracted nasal bones are evident that it had a moderately developed trunk like that in a Tapir. this would allow Astrapotherium to harvest the leaves and stems it browsed on and to breath at the surface of the water as it uproots-
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
gap between it's tusks and cheek teeth. but this creatures short and retracted nasal bones are evident that it had a moderately developed trunk like that in a Tapir. this would allow Astrapotherium to harvest the leaves and stems it browsed on and to breath at the surface of the water as it uproots-
an ever present source. with the abundance and plentifulness of food. many different species of mammals had adapted to exploit the new food sources. among them was Astrapotherium. this 3 meter long amphibious herbivore lacks any upper incisors and anterior premolars, resulting in a rather bizarre-
November 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM
an ever present source. with the abundance and plentifulness of food. many different species of mammals had adapted to exploit the new food sources. among them was Astrapotherium. this 3 meter long amphibious herbivore lacks any upper incisors and anterior premolars, resulting in a rather bizarre-
a place is where you'll find ancient Mauritia palms towering over the landscape covered in sedges and grasses. flowering Melastomes and Anchornea plants help to add a touch of color and sweetness to this swampy green world. the remains of Algae have been found here too and show that freshwater was-
November 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
a place is where you'll find ancient Mauritia palms towering over the landscape covered in sedges and grasses. flowering Melastomes and Anchornea plants help to add a touch of color and sweetness to this swampy green world. the remains of Algae have been found here too and show that freshwater was-
today. they were Crossvallia waiparensis, Sequiwaimanu, Waimanu, Archaeodyptes, Daniadyptes, Muriwaimanu, Waimanutaha, and Waiparadyptes (I miscounted.). it took evolution 62 years to perfect the penguin design, but once it did, there was no going back.
November 15, 2025 at 10:41 PM
today. they were Crossvallia waiparensis, Sequiwaimanu, Waimanu, Archaeodyptes, Daniadyptes, Muriwaimanu, Waimanutaha, and Waiparadyptes (I miscounted.). it took evolution 62 years to perfect the penguin design, but once it did, there was no going back.
in bird evolution. of the birds found in Waipara, there were 7 species of Penguin. unlike modern species, these early penguins had long dagger like beaks, they could grow to the size of a man, and had wingbones that were less flat than those today but were more than those on flying birds species of-
November 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
in bird evolution. of the birds found in Waipara, there were 7 species of Penguin. unlike modern species, these early penguins had long dagger like beaks, they could grow to the size of a man, and had wingbones that were less flat than those today but were more than those on flying birds species of-
puzzle, thought to have grown 70 to 85 centimetres in length and weigh up to 1.5 to 2 kilograms, Australornis has been compared to an Australian pied cormorant in size. it's features indicate that it isn't related to any living group but was part of a precursor group, making it an important piece-
November 15, 2025 at 10:12 PM
puzzle, thought to have grown 70 to 85 centimetres in length and weigh up to 1.5 to 2 kilograms, Australornis has been compared to an Australian pied cormorant in size. it's features indicate that it isn't related to any living group but was part of a precursor group, making it an important piece-
Clymenoptilon is the earliest species of Tropicbird known in the fossil record, it most likely behaved like it's modern relatives, dispersing widely across the open ocean where they spent most of their lives, only coming ashore to breed. as seabirds go, where exactly Australornis fits is a bit of a-
November 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Clymenoptilon is the earliest species of Tropicbird known in the fossil record, it most likely behaved like it's modern relatives, dispersing widely across the open ocean where they spent most of their lives, only coming ashore to breed. as seabirds go, where exactly Australornis fits is a bit of a-
unique structure of their beak, what may resemble teeth are actually tooth like points on the edges containing perforated holes. these Pseudoteeth are what give this lineage of birds their nickname. Pseudotooth Birds. they lived from 62 to 2.5 MYA and included some of the largest birds ever to fly.-
November 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
unique structure of their beak, what may resemble teeth are actually tooth like points on the edges containing perforated holes. these Pseudoteeth are what give this lineage of birds their nickname. Pseudotooth Birds. they lived from 62 to 2.5 MYA and included some of the largest birds ever to fly.-
lineage of Dinosaurs that survived the end of the Mesozoic era. the Waipara Greensands were an ideal spot for the evolution of Penguins and Tropicbirds. Protodontopteryx was neither a penguin or a tropicbird, it was a member of the Pelagornithids. these long distance fliers are most notable for the-
November 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
lineage of Dinosaurs that survived the end of the Mesozoic era. the Waipara Greensands were an ideal spot for the evolution of Penguins and Tropicbirds. Protodontopteryx was neither a penguin or a tropicbird, it was a member of the Pelagornithids. these long distance fliers are most notable for the-
the Waipara greensands crop out throughout North Canterbury and has been depicted as a mid-shelf marine environment, teaming with life, among them were 16 neoselachian sharks, including an ancient frilled shark and longnose velvet dogfish. but the most notable fossils here are the birds, the only-
November 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
the Waipara greensands crop out throughout North Canterbury and has been depicted as a mid-shelf marine environment, teaming with life, among them were 16 neoselachian sharks, including an ancient frilled shark and longnose velvet dogfish. but the most notable fossils here are the birds, the only-
she looks like the main character in a dinosaur anime and I love it.
November 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
she looks like the main character in a dinosaur anime and I love it.
formidable predator. this is Carnufex carolinensis. a name that translates to the "Carolina Butcher". 3 meters in length and 1.5 meters in height, it's posture is thought to have been akin to Theropod Dinosaurs. Carnufex may have preyed on young animals, using the element of surprise to catch them.
November 9, 2025 at 3:20 AM
formidable predator. this is Carnufex carolinensis. a name that translates to the "Carolina Butcher". 3 meters in length and 1.5 meters in height, it's posture is thought to have been akin to Theropod Dinosaurs. Carnufex may have preyed on young animals, using the element of surprise to catch them.
more ancient reptiles. this process of different animals of no relation evolving similar traits is called Convergent Evolution. a phenomenon that has played out for millions of years and is still occurring in species of different lineages today. another creature that is a good example of this is a-
November 9, 2025 at 3:09 AM
more ancient reptiles. this process of different animals of no relation evolving similar traits is called Convergent Evolution. a phenomenon that has played out for millions of years and is still occurring in species of different lineages today. another creature that is a good example of this is a-
Pachycephalosaur. with the discovery of Triopticus, the woman who described Triopticus, Dr. Michelle Stocker of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the University of Texas at Austin. stated that the traits we thought were unique to dinosaurs actually evolved before them in other-
November 9, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Pachycephalosaur. with the discovery of Triopticus, the woman who described Triopticus, Dr. Michelle Stocker of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the University of Texas at Austin. stated that the traits we thought were unique to dinosaurs actually evolved before them in other-
tubors. these adaptations allowed them to thrive in the Americas, Europe, parts of Africa, and India up until the end of the triassic, when Pangaea would break apart. another reptile with defenses is a bizarre creature called Triopticus. this reptile was equipped with a dome head reminiscent to a-
November 9, 2025 at 2:50 AM
tubors. these adaptations allowed them to thrive in the Americas, Europe, parts of Africa, and India up until the end of the triassic, when Pangaea would break apart. another reptile with defenses is a bizarre creature called Triopticus. this reptile was equipped with a dome head reminiscent to a-
of Aetosaurs. Gorgetosuchus, Longosuchus, Coahomasuchus, and Lucasuchus. Aetosaurs were large herbivorous Pseudosuchians recognized for their heavily armored bodies and long snouts ideal for feeding on ferns, and the upturned shape of the snout may have made for a handy shovel to dig up roots and-
November 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
of Aetosaurs. Gorgetosuchus, Longosuchus, Coahomasuchus, and Lucasuchus. Aetosaurs were large herbivorous Pseudosuchians recognized for their heavily armored bodies and long snouts ideal for feeding on ferns, and the upturned shape of the snout may have made for a handy shovel to dig up roots and-
residents of their triassic world along the way. Boreogomphodon, a Traversodontid, was one of them. also found in Virginia, it's thought that the specimens of this species were juveniles with their short snouts, while adults are thought to have longer snouts. they lived alongside 4 different kinds-
November 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
residents of their triassic world along the way. Boreogomphodon, a Traversodontid, was one of them. also found in Virginia, it's thought that the specimens of this species were juveniles with their short snouts, while adults are thought to have longer snouts. they lived alongside 4 different kinds-