Earlier this year I had the opportunity to work on a new book called Monster Sharks: Megalodon and Other Giant Prehistoric Predators of the Deep and got to paint a bunch of fun prehistoric sea critters.
Next up is Livyatan, the awesome raptorial sperm whale and potential rival of Megalodon. Those teeth are enormous, like the size of energy drink cans. I feel like predatory whales are an under represented creature design inspiration. Every one always thinks of whales as peaceful giants, but man they have some of the biggest teeth, they have like straight up monster teeth.
Paleoart:
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Next up is Livyatan, the awesome raptorial sperm whale and potential rival of Megalodon. Those teeth are enormous, like the size of energy drink cans. I feel like predatory whales are an under represented creature design inspiration. Every one always thinks of whales as peaceful giants, but man they have some of the biggest teeth, they have like straight up monster teeth.
Paleoart:
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I’ve NEVER seen anyone claim C. Megalodon killed off Livyatan. Only the reverse claim.
Try basilosaur maybe - ancient very predatory whale
While Livyatan was formidable enough that Megalodon wouldn’t consider it prey, the reverse is also true, and the whale died off before the shark,
But white, slightly bigger than other males and aggressive...