‘Kraken-like’ giant octopuses 100m years ago crunched bones of prey

Research reveals that giant octopuses reaching up to 19 meters inhabited the Cretaceous seas 100 million years ago. Fossilized beaks show distinctive wear patterns, indicating they were skilled predators that crushed bones of prey. This study reshapes the understanding of the marine ecosystem, suggesting octopuses were among the top predators, rivaling vertebrates like mosasaurs.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia