Paleontologist Notes Monster Hunter Creatures Have ‘Some’ Realism, Though a Lizard Swallowing Prey That Size Would Need a Month-Long Nap

Paleontologist vs Monster Hunter: Could These Beasts Actually Exist? | Reality Check – YouTube

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Finding and fighting Monster Hunter Wilds’ unnatural monsters are, naturally, the game’s core appeal. But while you’re breaking the bones and carving the hides of these mythical beings, have you ever wondered: would a Rathlos actually move like that? Does Anjanath’s crazy bone structure actually have some basis in reality?

Our latest series, Reality Check, pairs games with credentialed experts to answer important questions like this. In our latest episode, it’s paleontologist Dr. Darren Naish taking a look at previous Monster Hunter games, giving them a generously serious appraisal to deliver insights about real-world biology. Did dragons decend from a singular ancient myth? No, it turns out!