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 …

May 12, 2025 · Discover the fascinating evolution of the crocodile from its prehistoric ancestors to the reptile we know today.

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 …

Aug 18, 2024 · Ancient crocodiles were around before the dinosaurs! Let's take a look at the complete list of ancient crocodiles!

Jul 30, 2025 · Uncover the profound evolutionary saga of crocodilians, spanning diverse ancient forms and revealing their remarkable endurance through geological time.

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 …

Aug 14, 2025 · A list of some prehistoric crocodile genera.

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 …

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 …

Nov 17, 2023 · The fossils of an ancient crocodile-like relative dating to 220 million years ago seem to rule out the aquatic lifestyle theory. Despite being the earliest known crocodilian to …