10 Extinct Animals We Shouldn’t Bring Back

4. Megapiranha: The Oversized Piranha

Megapiranha: The Oversized Piranha
Megapiranha: The Oversized Piranha

Megapiranha, an extinct fish from the Miocene era, was called “The Oversized Piranha” because it was three times bigger than modern black piranhas. It had an enormous bite force that could pierce through turtle shells and the armored scales of catfish.

If Megapiranha were reintroduced into aquatic ecosystems, it would be a significant threat. It could disrupt the delicate balance of the ecosystem and potentially pose a danger to humans. Its predatory abilities and potential for aggression remind us of the diverse and sometimes formidable creatures that existed in the prehistoric world. Fortunately, Megapiranha remains a thing of the past, and we can appreciate its existence through fossil records and scientific discoveries.