Kolponomos clallamensis : The Bear-otter

Available sizes Small – 1:35 of the actual size | Normal, Hollow & Pre-supported versions Description Kolponomos clallamensis was an unusual, otter-sized marine carnivore from the early Miocene of the Pacific Northwest. Despite resembling a bear in overall build, it had a skull and jaw structure adapted for cracking hard-shelled prey such as mollusks, functioning similarly to modern sea otters. Its powerful bite, robust teeth, and strong neck muscles allowed it to crush shells efficiently. Kolp…

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