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Ancient Croc Relative Unearthed | Science News
Scientists uncovered a 80-year-old fossil that turned out to be a brand-new ancient predator, Eosphorosuchus lacrimosa, a 210-million-year-old hunter from what’s now New Mexico. About the size of a jackal, it sported a reinforced skull and powerful jaws built for big prey. Found alongside another croc relative, Hesperosuchus agilis, the duo likely perished together in a flash flood — offering a rare glimpse of ancient predators competing for food. CT scans revealed unique features proving it’s a distinct species, showing early croc relatives were already evolving specialized diets. This…
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