Scientists discover half-tonne, 15ft giant crocodile that hunted our ancestor ‘Lucy’ - Extinct crocodile species had peculiar, large hump in the middle of its snout ...

Scientists have been studying a new species of huge prehistoric crocodile that could have seen our early human ancestors as a ...

The reptile was named Crocodylus lucivenator, meaning “Lucy’s hunter.” The name references Lucy, one of the most famous early human ancestors ever discovered. Lucy lived about 3.2 million years ago ...

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Crocodiles and alligators are among the most powerful predators on Earth. With crushing jaws, armored bodies, and remarkable ...

Ancient bite marks, fossilised waste, and a 31-foot predator reveal a chilling story from Earth’s past. What made Deinosuchus so powerful, and what secrets still remain hidden in its bones?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Crocodiles are among the most powerful reptilian predators on Earth, and none grow larger than the saltwater crocodile. Towering ...

A long time ago, strange predators roamed the Caribbean — not just birds and snakes, but land-dwelling crocodiles that sprinted after prey like hungry wolves. These ancient reptiles weren’t what most ...

An investigation is under way after a saltwater crocodile was spotted in a backyard dam in the Somerset region, more than 550 kilometres south of its natural habitat.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Villagers and veteran hunters have captured a one-ton saltwater crocodile which they plan to make the star of a planned ecotourism park in a southern Philippine town, an ...