This crocodile ran like a greyhound across prehistoric Britain 200 million years ago

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Mar 21, 2026, 4:57 am114 ptsTrending
A newly discovered Triassic reptile from the UK looked more like a racing greyhound than a crocodile, built for speed on land. With long legs and a lightweight body, it hunted small animals in a dry, upland environment millions of years ago. Scientists identified it as a new species after spotting key…

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This crocodile ran like a greyhound across prehistoric Britain 200 million years ago

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