
List of 21 Prehistoric Crocodiles
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 …
Prehistoric Crocodile Evolution - ThoughtCo
May 12, 2025 · Discover the fascinating evolution of the crocodile from its prehistoric ancestors to the reptile we know today.
Prehistoric Crocodiles: The Complete List of Ancient Crocodiles
Aug 18, 2024 · Ancient crocodiles were around before the dinosaurs! Let's take a look at the complete list of ancient crocodiles!
Sarcosuchus - Wikipedia
Some of them were found in Foggara Ben Draou, in Mali and near the town of Aoulef, Algeria (informally named as the Aoulef Crocodile) while others came from the Ain el Guettar Formation of Gara …
8 Largest Prehistoric Crocodiles Ever - Our Planet
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 …
The Ancient Crocodile Ancestors and Their Evolution
Jul 30, 2025 · Uncover the profound evolutionary saga of crocodilians, spanning diverse ancient forms and revealing their remarkable endurance through geological time.
PREHISTORIC CROCODILES: EVOLUTION, EARLIEST SPECIES, TRAITS
Crocodiles have been around for 240 million years, appearing 25 million years before the first dinosaurs and 100 million years before the first birds and mammals. Crocodiles that lived 230 millions years …
Prehistoric Crocodiles - Dinosaurs
Quick Purussaurus Facts: - Lived during the Late Miocene Period - Lived in what is now South America - Name means "Purus River reptile" - Was about twice the size of a saltwater crocodile - Was an …
The Largest Prehistoric Crocodile Ever Discovered Is Pure Nightmare ...
Apr 7, 2025 · Sarcosuchus imperator, as it is technically known, was a prehistoric reptile and a contender for the largest crocodilian in world history (it is only rivalled only by Deinosuchus and …
This ancient croc was bigger than most dinosaurs
Around 75 million years ago, North America’s largest and most formidable carnivore was not a dinosaur—but a croc.