Ancient tentacled 'killing machine' revealed as scientists uncover petrifying 8ft fossil
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dailystar.co.ukDaily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!The fossil of a deadly 8ft-long killer that ran rampant in the ocean 460 million years ago has been re-discovered in the basement of an Australian museum.After growing old in the gloomy room for years, the underwater “killing machine” emerged from its hiding spot.Named Endoceras, the extinct beast is Ancient Greek for 'inner horn' and at its peak was one of the biggest animals on Earth.
It was first discovered in 1847 and had tentacles with a sharp beak used to rip apart prey, reports MailOnline.The shell of the creature was filled with mini gas chambers so it could control buoyancy and float up and down on command.Boffins say Endoceras were “ambush predators” that would lie in wait.
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