Scientists discover half-tonne, 15ft giant crocodile that hunted our ancestor ‘Lucy’ - Extinct crocodile species had peculiar, large hump in the middle of its snout ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 'Lucy's hunter' illustration (Tyler Stone/University of Iowa) With a prominent lump on its head, this giant relative of modern-day ...

Scientists have been studying a new species of huge prehistoric crocodile that could have seen our early human ancestors as a ...

Crocodiles and alligators are among the most powerful predators on Earth. With crushing jaws, armored bodies, and remarkable ambush abilities, modern crocodilians dominate many of the rivers, swamps, ...

Ancient bite marks, fossilised waste, and a 31-foot predator reveal a chilling story from Earth’s past. What made Deinosuchus so powerful, and what secrets still remain hidden in its bones?

Crocodiles already inspire fear at their modern size, but today’s saltwater crocodiles are only a shadow of what once lived in Earth’s rivers and wetlands. The fossil record shows that some ...

Every day, up to 200 species go extinct. Some of these animals have been threatened with extinction for years, while others have never been discovered. Unfortunately, as the planet continues to change ...