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Spatially carnivalistic, #90

This lineage was widespread and abundant in the Late Cretaceous, but just a few species survive today off the coasts of Australia. (Image Credit: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History) 

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The skeleton of the Giant Marsupial (Diprotodon optatum) in the Australian Museum. The largest known marsupial to have ever lived. D. optatum is one of the creatures researchers hope they can learn more about from this study. (Image credit: Danny Ye/Shutterstock) 

The skeleton of the Giant Marsupial

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(Image Credit: Ivan Morato photography/Shutterstock) 

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Spatially carnivalistic, #90

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