A rare, nearly complete skull unearthed in the Egyptian desert has led to the identification of a new species of apex predator, Bastetodon.

Bastet, the Egyptian goddess of motherhood and fertility ... or even in some of the most enduring symbols of ancient Egyptian culture. Here's a few examples to help you get the ball rolling ...

Scientists in Egypt discovered a not-before-known apex predator that lived 30 million years ago, potentially helping to solve an extinction mystery.