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Ancient ‘Saber-Toothed’ Salmon Had Tusk-Like Teeth, New Study Shows


An extinct species of giant salmon called Oncorhynchus rastrosus sported a pair of front teeth that projected out from the sides of its mouth like tusks, according to new research.

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