3D scan of a Terror-bird model from the species *Paraphysornis brasiliensis*. Members of the Phorusrhacidae family are commonly known under the term "terror birds". Species of these apex predators could reach a height up to 3 meters! They lived mainly in South America from the early Tertiary (55 million years ago) until the late glacial period. 

This model can be found in Hall 9 at the NHM Vienna.

**Specimen**: *Paraphysornis brasiliensis* (Alvarenga, 1982)

**Inventory number**: NHMW-GEO-2012/0007/0001

**Collection**: Natural History Museum Vienna, Geology & Paleontology Dept., Vertebrate Coll. (curator: Ursula Göhlich)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm-wien.ac.at/en).

Scanned and edited by Nikola Brodtmann, Anna Haider & Viola Winkler (NHMW)

Scanner: Artec Leo. Infrastructure funded by the FFG.

Terror Bird (NHMW-GEO-2012/0007/0001)

The potto (*Perodicticus potto*) is a small (30–40cm) species of primate closely related to lorises and lemurs that inhabits the rainforest canopies of tropical Africa. The potto is nocturnal and feeds mostly on fruit, but has strong jaws that enable it to eat tree gums that are too tough for many other animals; around 10% of its diet consists of insects. 

Whilst moving it is usually very quiet, but has few natural predators as large carnivorous mammals cannot reach the forest canopy, and co-occurring birds of prey hunt during the day. If threatened, the potto can use its specially sharpened and elongated neck vertebrae to butt at an opponent. 

This specimen forms part of the Lapworth’s Humphreys Collection. Digitisation was carried out using an Artec Spider 3D scanner by Rachel Kruft Welton.

Potto Skull BIRUG 18612

Yunnan Province, China, ~518 million years old.

<i>Onychodictyon</i> has a cylindrical body covered in finger-like **papillae** and two rows of oval-shaped **sclerites**, with pairs of soft legs ending in claws. It shared these features with modern onychophorans (velvet worms) and tardigrades (water bears). Onychodictyon was probably a predator that crawled across the sea floor, using its sturdy curved grasping claws to capture prey and climb over objects. The sclerites on its back may have helped to defend against larger predators.

Created for the First Animals exhibition at Oxford University Museum of Natural History: www.oum.ox.ac.uk/firstanimals

Model by Mighty Fossils: www.mightyfossils.com

Onychodictyon ferox

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 The Reefback leviathan, or just the Reefback, is a large leviathan class organism which is very strange in its biology, having evolved drastically to survive attacks from now extinct predators. Often, the reefbacks can become centuries old, and have many species of coral and plants grow on its back, putting their roots into deep scars in the large chitonous back. The creature evolved this back, asbits just one chitonous large bone like structure, as opposed to the other evolutionary paths of a spine with multiple vertibrae. The Reefback has large fina that look like claws, but actually control where the creature turns. The reefback will produce booming calls and songs like earth whales, using 2 large mouths on its sides, which also filter microorganisms from the water. The bottom also has blue bioluminescent stripes, and a collection of enzyme pods, which have no real purpose. Often, resources can be found on its back.
 
 Asset made by UnknownWorlds devs of Subnautica

Reefback

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The Brute Shark is a species of predators which lives in Sector Zero of 4546B. These creatures are very similar to Earth Sharks in their behavior and pirpose in the ecosystem and are aggressive. They are dark blue and have yellow patterns on them. They live in most areas of Sector Zero's waters. 

Asset made by UnknownWorlds devs of Subnautica Below Zero

Brute Shark

High-quality realistic Grizzly Bear. Perfect for Survival games, Hunting simulators, or Forest environments.

🐻 **Model Details:**
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* **Status:** Static Mesh (Clean topology)
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Realistic Grizzly Bear - Game Ready Asset

**Dunkleosteus**

This is a 3D model of Dunkleosteus, one of the most powerful marine predators of the Late Devonian period (~358 million years ago). This reconstruction is inspired by modern paleontological interpretations, featuring a streamlined body, heavy cranial armor, and bone-blade jaws rather than true teeth.

Unlike older bulky depictions, this version emphasizes a more hydrodynamic, fast-swimming form, similar to modern sharks, while maintaining the iconic armored head plates that made Dunkleosteus such a formidable hunter.

Dunkleosteus

Two of the top predators in the sea. If its dangerous to man then it has my undivided attention

MakoShark and TigerShark

Juvenile Gouldings Piranha  (Serrasalmus Gouldingi), or Blue Tiger Piranhas, are medium-sized predators with a striking metallic blue body and a somehwhat vague reflection, probably due to the settings of 3dsmax and then the roughness in particular. And faint vertical stripes reminiscent of tiger patterns, who in their turn are reminiscent of Tiger themself. Native to South American rivers, these piranhas are territorial and visually impressive, it is recommended that if you plan on a marathon watch [2 weeks or longer without sleeping and eating] that you buy a decent pair of sunglasses with UV blocker to keep your eyes from turning blue.

Gouldings Piranha (Serrasalmus Gouldingi)

White Piranha (Serrasalmus Brandtii) Piranha science is not an exact science, some will say this is a different species, or subspecies, i get all info from the internet just like you and then make an educated guess. The White Piranha is a medium-sized species characterized by a pale, almost silvery-white body, I wonder when they got the name from. This coloration provides camouflage in sandy or lighter riverbeds, helping them avoid larger predators while gangstalking prey.

White Piranha (Serrasalmus Brandtii)

Metal Guppy Male. Metallic Guppies have the unique ability to conceal themselves from predators. This is due to crystalline chemochrome plates on their bodies and tales. These reflect light and thereby blend the fish into the background.

Metal Guppy Male

**New Theropod Species Unveiled: Tyrannovenator ignicolor**

In 2023, paleontologist Dr. Rafael Kim and his team unearthed a striking theropod specimen in the Kaiparowits Plateau of southern Utah. Named *Tyrannovenator ignicolor*—“Flame-Colored Tyrant Hunter”—this mid-sized predator exhibits unprecedented preservation of pigment structures and dermal ornamentation. Measuring roughly 7 meters long, it features prominent cranial crests and spine-like projections along its back, suggesting a role in visual display or intimidation.

Microscopic analysis revealed melanosome patterns consistent with iridescent and carotenoid-rich coloration, marking the first strong evidence of multi-hue signaling in apex predators. The discovery challenges assumptions about camouflage in large theropods and opens new avenues in the study of dinosaur behavior, ecology, and evolution. *T. ignicolor* stands as a vivid reminder that prehistoric life may have been far more colorful, and complex, than previously imagined.

Flame-Colored Tyrant Hunter - dinosaur

No, wild wolves are not friendly; they are naturally wary of humans and are dangerous predators, though some captive or bottle-raised wolves can form bonds with specific people, acting affectionately but still retaining wild instincts and unpredictability, especially towards strangers. They are not dogs and lack the same evolutionary traits for bonding with humans, often displaying fear or aggression when approached, and habituated wolves that lose fear can become more dangerous

Monster Wolf

The Kh'ora system exists in one of the galaxy's most hostile astronomical configurations: a dying world caught in a decaying orbit between a black hole and multiple stellar bodies. The planet experiences extreme gravitational shear, time dilation effects that vary wildly across its surface, and catastrophic tidal forces that are slowly tearing it apart. Days can last hours or weeks depending on location due to relativistic effects. The sky is a nightmare of warped light, accretion disk radiation, and multiple suns creating unpredictable day-night cycles.
This doomed world is home to the galaxy's last population of ancient megafauna - massive, heavily-armored apex predators that evolverate, making them exponentially more dangerous.

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Gravemaw

Tigers (Panthera tigris) are the world’s largest wild cats, weighing up to 660 lbs, characterized by orange-and-black stripes unique to each individual. As solitary apex predators native to Asia, they hunt prey like deer and wild boar at night. They are endangered, with only a few thousand left in the wild.

Tiger in Motion

River Ghosts are ferocious semi-aquatic pack hunters capable of killing Yautja (Predators) in direct combat without weapons. Named for their hunting behavior, they strike from rivers and marshes with terrifying speed, appearing like phantoms from the mist. Their iridescent scaled skin shifts between deep greens, blacks, and blues for aquatic camouflage, while powerful jaws and razor-sharp talons can tear through Predator armor.
What makes them truly dangerous is their pack coordination. They communicate through bioluminescent patterns along their spines, executing synchronized ambushes that have ovt intelligence, making them far more dangerous than t

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River Ghost

Sobek-Unit 01 is a heavy-duty bio-mechanical juggernaut designed for frontline domination and deep-jungle warfare. It merges the primal intimidation of ancient apex predators with cutting-edge military engineering.

Sobek-Unit 01

The ERYX Revenant is a next-gen close-quarters annihilation platform built around a fully reversed dual-barrel system. The upper kinetic barrel delivers devastating solid-slug or flechette payloads, while the lower overpressure vent barrel channels superheated propellant gases outward in a directed blast cone. Even the largest unarmored predators are reduced in under two seconds at typical CQC ranges. 

![Eryxian Open Game Universe](https://res.cloudinary.com/dnfbskuf4/image/upload/v1774012885/eryxian-worldgithub-250_zqm9hk.png)

[Eryxian Universe Lore](https://eryxian.com/)

ERYX Revenant Reversed Dual-Core Shotgun

**Tyrannovenator viridispinus: A New Apex Predator from Mongolia**

In 2024, a joint Mongolian–Japanese expedition led by Dr. Ayako Sato uncovered a remarkably preserved theropod specimen in the Nemegt Basin. Named *Tyrannovenator viridispinus*—“Green-Spined Tyrant Hunter”—this Late Cretaceous predator measured approximately 8 meters in length and bore a distinctive row of keratinous spines along its back and tail, likely used for display or intimidation.

The fossil’s integument revealed preserved chromatophores, suggesting a complex pattern of blue, green, and red pigmentation, an unprecedented find in large carnivorous dinosaurs. Its robust jaw structure and clawed limbs indicate a powerful ambush hunter, while its coloration challenges assumptions about camouflage in apex predators. The discovery of *T. viridispinus* marks a significant leap in understanding theropod visual signaling and ecological dynamics in prehistoric Asia.

Green-Spined Tyrant Hunter - dinosaur

The dodo Raphus cucullatus was a flightless bird that lived exclusively on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar. The dodo likely lost its ability to fly due to an abundance of food and the absence of natural predators on the island. It was first recorded by Dutch sailors in 1598 and the last widely accepted sighting occurred in 1662. In the years between the dodo was hunted by sailors and invasive animals while its forest habitat was steadily destroyed. Its extinction within less than a century of discovery became an early and powerful symbol of human caused species loss. Because no complete specimens were preserved the dodo is known today mainly through 17th century drawings and a few physical remains including a single dried head. The dodo remains a lasting symbol of extinction and obsolescence.

Blue Dodo Bird

Lions (Panthera leo) are large, highly social apex predators, often called "king of beasts," residing primarily in African savanna habitats and a small population in India's Gir Forest. Known for living in family groups called prides, they are muscular, tawny-coated cats with males distinguished by a thick, dark mane

male lion

Modeled from images of a real specimen. The North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) was a large, flightless rail endemic to New Zealand’s North Island and is now extinct. It is believed to have declined following human settlement due to hunting and the introduction of predators such as rats and dogs, as well as habitat changes. Subfossil remains suggest it persisted into relatively recent history before disappearing. Base model created with AI tools, then sculpted/edited in Blender for scientific accuracy.

North Island Takahe Skull

Ancient twelve-foot hexapodal predators (four legs, two arms, canid bio-armored skulls) who mastered biotechnology by growing living spacecraft instead of building them. So technologically advanced that even Predators feared them. Bred Xenomorphs for their own purposes without honor or restraint. Left the Milky Way for another galaxy millennia ago, but their abandoned bio-cities and ships still function, maintained by their created species, the Faze. The Yautja believe the Drukathi secretly manipulate galactic events from afar to prevent other species from rivaling their power.

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Drukathi Ground Strider

A lowpoly clownfish made in Blockbench.

Clownfish or anemonefishes (genus Amphiprion) are saltwater fish found in the warm and tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific. They mainly inhabit coral reefs and have a distinctive colouration typically consisting of white vertical bars on a red, orange, yellow, brown or black background. Clownfish developed a symbiotic and mutually beneficial relationship with sea anemones, on which they rely for shelter and protection from predators. In turn, clownfish protect the anemone from anemone-eating fish, as well as clean and fan them, and attract beneficial microorganisms with their waste.

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