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While Europe hosted terrifying predators, the Americas were no less daunting. The short-faced bear loomed large as an intimidating figure, asserting dominance by simply existing; its size could steer other predators away from their kills. Dire wolves, cooperative hunters themselves, encapsulated the raw, primal essence of survival, navigating through both hunting and scavenging as a means to endure the brutal conditions.
Aquatic Apex Predators
In addition to land predators, the icy waters of Sardinia housed immense otters, whose ruthlessness rivaled their land counterparts. Fierce hunters, they were far from the whimsical river dwellers of today. This coexistence of predators in various environments painted a vivid picture of their day-to-day threats and struggles for survival.