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Compounding the terror were unique serpents like the Wambi, measuring 4 to 6 m. As a non-venomous constrictor, the Wambi posed a considerable risk to medium-sized prey. Cunning and stealthy, it ambushed its victims, squeezing until they succumbed to suffocation. Its modest size belied a powerful predatory instinct and effectiveness as a hunter.

Pholia: The Marsupial Lion

Pholia, often dubbed the marsupial lion, stood only 75 cm at the shoulder yet featured a powerful build. Its bite force was remarkable, resulting in a hunting technique that allowed it to take down prey significantly larger than itself. This predator, along with other dangerous neighbors of the ancient Australians, evolved alongside human settlers, suggesting their coexistence was fraught with peril.