Nautiloids Thrived For 500 Million Years Until These Guys Showed Up

The video explores the history of nautiloids, ancient cephalopods that have survived for 500 million years. Despite enduring mass extinctions and various predators, their range drastically reduced 30 million years ago due to the emergence of pinnipeds, such as seals. The video discusses how pinnipeds' feeding strategies impacted nautiloids more than other marine predators like whales. It highlights the temporary survival of the Aturia genus due to its unique adaptations. The video concludes by emphasizing the unpredictability of nature and the vulnerability of even the most ancient species.

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