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It's known for its deadly bite, but the Philippine crocodile – thought to be the rarest in the world – has a lot more to give ...

Staring at a crocodile or alligator can feel like looking back in history to the age of the dinosaurs. Their ancestors have survived two mass extinctions over 230 million years and scientists have ...

Today, crocodiles like the saltwater crocodile usually reach up to 17 feet and weigh over 1,000 pounds, according to National Geographic. This ancient crocodile, which was discovered in 1993 and is ...

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 ...

A version of this article appears in print on Feb. 11, 2025, Section D, Page 2 of the New York edition with the headline: Pterosaur on the Menu: How This Winged Reptile Became a Crocodile’s Lunch.