Could A Mammal As Big As King Kong Ever Exist

The video explores why modern mammals are smaller than ancient dinosaurs, examining factors like natural selection, environmental conditions, and adaptations. It discusses the adaptations of titanosaurs, the rise and fall of giant mammals, and mechanical constraints on size. The possibility of giant apes like Kong is also explored, considering hypothetical conditions on Mars.

What are the two main factors needed for animals to increase in size over generations?

What is one theory regarding the environmental conditions that enabled the growth of giant dinosaurs?

How did the titanosaur's long neck benefit its feeding habits?

What are some adaptations that allowed titanosaurs to support their massive size?

Why is it suggested that larger mammals have fewer offspring?

What catastrophic event is believed to have led to the extinction of the dinosaurs?

What factors are thought to constrain the size of giant mammals?

How does the scaling of an animal's body affect its ability to move?

What would a real-life version of King Kong likely look like based on scaling principles?

What conditions would need to be met for a creature like Kong to exist on another planet?