Slow growth in crocodile ancestors pre-dated their semi-aquatic lifestyle. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2023 / 09 / 230920111207.htm ...

The recent identification of fossils from a heavily armored ancient crocodile ancestor species, known as aetosaurs, provides a glimpse into our world 215 million years ago. The study, led by ...

UT Austin researchers identify new crocodile ancestor According to the University of Texas, aetosaur fossils are found on almost every continent. Garzapelta muelleri was found in Garza County.

The research highlights newly discovered fossil crocodile ancestors (known as crocodylomorphs) that exhibited slow growth rates, similar to modern-day crocodilians.

Journeying back to the Jurassic era, scientists used cutting-edge tech to uncover the secrets about Orthosuchus stormbergi, a small, early crocodile ancestor. Their results are published in the ...

This small crocodile’s giant ancestors likely preyed on early humans According to a recent study, the crocs roamed Africa 18 to 15 million years ago. They were at least twice as large as modern ...

Dr. Anthony RomilioThe ancient crocodile was over 13 feet in length, had razor-sharp teeth — and weighed nearly 1,000 pounds. A team of archaeologists from the University of Colorado Denver (CU ...

Heavily Armored Crocodile Ancestor Identified . Press release University of Texas March 19, 2024 Márcio L. Castro Dinosaurs get all the glory. But aetosaurs, a heavily armored cousin of modern ...

Paleontologists have just discovered what may be the world's oldest known crocodile ancestor, according to a Texas Tech University press release. The toothy animal, which hasn't been officially ...

Giant crocodile ancestors "built like a greyhound" were the top predators in the Caribbean 20 million years ago, reveals new research. The massive carnivores, called sebecids, stood tall - with ...

Ayzenstayn/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The recent identification of fossils from a heavily armored ancient crocodile ancestor species, known as aetosaurs, provides a glimpse into our world 215 million y ...

Journeying back to the Jurassic era, scientists used cutting-edge tech to uncover the secrets about Orthosuchus stormbergi, a small, early crocodile ancestor. Their results are published in the ...