Prehistoric 'hell Ants' Hunted Their Prey With Unusual Headgear

Sometime during the Cretaceous period, 99 million years ago, a prehistoric hell ant trapped a tasty treat -- a relative of the cockroach -- in its scythe-like jaw and protruding horn.

Topics:  cretaceous   prehistoric hell   
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