A fierce crocodile ancestor that hunted before dinosaurs has been found

ScienceDaily
Nov 12, 2025, 11:09 pm120 ptsTrending
Scientists have identified a new crocodile precursor that looked deceptively dinosaur-like and hunted with speed and precision. Named Tainrakuasuchus bellator, the armored “warrior” lived 240 million years ago and occupied a powerful niche in the Triassic food chain. Its fossils reveal deep evolutionary…

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