Imagine a world where a monstrous beast lurked in ancient rivers, waiting in silence for the perfect moment to ambush giants.

A new study indicates the giant reptile Deinosuchus is not a close relative of modern alligators, as scientists previously ...

The prehistoric crocodile relative may have tolerated both freshwater and saltwater habitats, allowing it to conquer North ...

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Deinosuchus had a wide snout like an alligator’s. But unlike alligators, it thrived in salty waters. It lived between 82 and ...

(CNN) — A massive, extinct reptile that once snacked on dinosaurs had a broad snout like an alligator’s, but it owed its success to a trait that modern alligators lack: tolerance for salt water.