Majungasaurus crenatissimus

Majungasaurus was a formidable theropod dinosaur that thrived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 70 million years ago, in what is now Madagascar. As one of the apex predators of its time, it grew to around 6 meters (20 feet) in length and had a robust, muscular body with short arms and powerful hind limbs, which suggests it was well-adapted for running down prey. Its most distinctive feature was its unusually flattened, crested skull, with prominent bony ridges and a strong bite, which may have helped it crack open bones or prey with tough hides. Fossil evidence, including bite marks on other Majungasaurus fossils, suggests that it may have also practiced cannibalism, scavenging carcasses of its own kind when food was scarce. Its diet likely included other dinosaurs, as well as reptiles and smaller vertebrates, and its scavenging habits may have contributed to its survival in an environment where resources were sometimes limited. The diverse behaviors and adaptations of Majungasaurus paint a picture of a versatile and opportunistic predator, capable of occupying a complex and ever-changing ecological niche.