During the course of several expeditions on the Sahara from 1946 to 1959 which were led by the French paleontologist Albert-Félix de Lapparent, several fossils of a crocodyliform of large size …

Aug 18, 2024 · Fossils found around the world help us piece together what some of the ancient crocodiles looked and behaved like. Let’s take a look at the complete list of ancient crocodiles!

May 12, 2025 · Discover the fascinating evolution of the crocodile from its prehistoric ancestors to the reptile we know today.

Modern crocodiles are similar enough to be mistaken for one another by most people, but their ancient ancestors had a variety of sizes and lifestyles. Fossil evidence suggests that …

Oct 7, 2025 · The ancient origins of crocodiles tell one of the greatest survival stories ever written. From the ashes of the Permian extinction to the dawn of humanity, they have persisted with a …

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 …

Jul 30, 2025 · Uncover the profound evolutionary saga of crocodilians, spanning diverse ancient forms and revealing their remarkable endurance through geological time.

Dec 9, 2025 · Wadisuchus kassabi is now the newest, and oldest, crocodile ancestor to crawl out of Egypt. 80-million-year-old fossils revealed that this dyrosaurid species began to diversify …

Oct 30, 2025 · Among layers of red sandstone and green shale, a fossil appeared that rewrites crocodile history. It belongs to Wadisuchus kassabi, a species that lived around 80 million …

Apr 7, 2025 · Reaching up to 40 feet in length with a potential weight topping 17,000 pounds, Sarcosuchus imperator would make even the biggest crocodile in the world today look like a …