Inostrancevia | The Largest Gorgonopsid Ever

The Gorgonopsids, nicknamed the Gorgons (as in Medusa), are a group of therapsids that are hard to miss. Their giant saber teeth are iconic and helped them secure the Permian all for themselves, ruling it until the very end. They were a ferocious bunch no doubt, but only one of them could be the most mighty and kingly, and it was, Inostrancevia. It hailed from Permian Russia, and is most likely the largest Gorgonopsid to ever live, but size was not the only trick it had up its sleeve. Thumbnail: Julio Lacerda Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use. Sources: