Although Deinosuchus was far larger than any modern crocodile or alligator, with the largest adults measuring 10.6 meters (35 ft) in total length, its overall appearance was fairly similar to its smaller …

Mar 26, 2023 · From the massive Deinosuchus to the impressive Sarcosuchus imperator, this article will explore eight of the largest and most impressive prehistoric crocodiles ever discovered, giving …

Oct 2, 2025 · In this article, we’ll explore 21 prehistoric crocodiles that show just how amazing these ancient reptiles were — from giants that hunted dinosaurs to weird plant-eaters that looked nothing …

Apr 24, 2025 · The research team analyzed DNA and fossils from 128 living and extinct crocodilians—the group that includes crocodiles, alligators and caimans—to paint a picture of how …

Though dinosaurs and crocodiles have the common ancestor with the archosaur, they evolved separately. Today, habitat destruction threatens the livelihood of some crocodile species.

Apr 23, 2025 · One of the largest crocodilians that ever lived preyed on dinosaurs. New research has found the fearsome Deinosuchus had a key trait that modern alligators lack.

Aug 24, 2025 · While both are reptiles that existed during the Mesozoic Era, crocodiles are not dinosaurs. They belong to distinct evolutionary branches, despite superficial similarities.

Around 75 million years ago, North America’s largest and most formidable carnivore was not a dinosaur—but a croc. Deinosuchus, the “ terrible crocodile ” in Greek, could reach more than 35 ...

Depending on where it called home, it lived among a variety of duck-billed dinosaurs, Ceratopsian (horned) dinosaurs, Ankylosaurus, and various theropods, says Christopher Brochu, a vertebrate …

Jan 8, 2026 · The ancient crocodile, Deinosuchus riograndensis, had a broad spectrum when it came to feeding on dinosaurs, just like its broad snout, a feature most alligators share.