xkcd #3042: T. Rex Evolution

https://www.xkcd.com/3042/

Unfortunately, body size and bite force continue to increase.

https://explainxkcd.com/3042/

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ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works · 15 pts · 1y

That would be a very frightening snake.

deegeese@sopuli.xyz · 9 pts · 1y (5 replies)

So basically killer whales.

federalreverse@feddit.org · 6 pts · 1y

The Loch Ness monster.

Albbi@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 1y (3 replies)

Whales are mammals. I'd go with Megalodon.

Gutek8134@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Nah, a really big snek

nickhammes@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

A really big snek that can bite through your car if it wanted

Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y

Don't forget: eventually, crab

... Giant pincer head...

syklemil@discuss.tchncs.de · 5 pts · 1y

Idunno, might just have ended up as an even more terrifying variant of cassowary.

TriflingToad@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I love the snakes with baby arms! they're so cute :)

also here's the image for those on mobile to see better

HauntedCupcake@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y

I love the three-toed skinks, such cute little darlings. More skink love is needed in this world

SVcross@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y

Lacks the step when it becomes a crab.

isles@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

The more logical extrapolation is of limb size, with hind legs continuing to enlarge forever. Chonkasaurus Rex

ouRKaoS@lemmy.today · 2 pts · 1y

...and now I just thought of a predatory bulldozer with giant legs that just runs up, sliding it's jaw on the ground and eats a herd of buffalo.

OlinOfTheHillPeople@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Hupf@feddit.org · 2 pts · 1y

Shin Godzilla's second form