Fossilised skull of gorgonopsian Lycaenops. A sabre-toothed therapsid super-predator from late Permian times. First carnivore to run down prey. Karoo National Park, Beaufort West, Western Cape, South Africa
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Fossilised skull of gorgonopsian Lycaenops. A sabre-toothed therapsid super-predator from late Permian times. First carnivore to run down prey. Karoo National Park, Beaufort West, Western Cape, South Africa
ASW-4589
Fossilised skull of gorgonopsian Lycaenops - a sabre-toothed therapsid super-predator from late Permian times
Karoo National Park, Beaufort West, Western Cape, South Africa
Lycaenops sp.
First carnivore to run down prey.
Alan J. S. Weaving
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EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print by Alan Weaving, we are transported back to the late Permian times in Karoo National Park, South Africa. Behold ASW-4589, a fossilized skull of the legendary gorgonopsian Lycaenops - a true super-predator of its time! With its sabre-toothed grin and mammal-like reptilian features, Lycaenops was not your average predator. It was the first carnivore capable of running down its prey with unmatched agility and speed. Talk about setting new standards in hunting! This incredible find sheds light on the fascinating world of prehistoric creatures that once roamed our planet. As we gaze upon these ancient bones and skeletons, it's hard not to imagine what life must have been like during those distant days. Karoo National Park serves as a gateway to an era long gone but never forgotten. Its rugged landscapes hold secrets waiting to be discovered by intrepid paleontologists and curious minds alike. So let this print transport you back in time; feel the thrill of encountering Lycaenops face-to-face! But remember, this is no ordinary souvenir – it's a window into history itself. Join us on this journey through African wilderness as we celebrate nature's wonders preserved within fossils like ASW-4589. Let your imagination run wild as you explore Earth's rich past through palaeontology’s lens
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