Explore the fascinating diversity of the crocodilian family with a detailed look at all 27 known species, including three recently discovered or debated ones. Starting with the essential differences ...

In the murky depths of South America, a battle unfolds between the crocodile and the anaconda. Crocodiles possess superior ...

There have been surprising revelations in the crocodile world as of late: DNA analysis has revealed that two reptiles once ...

When it comes to owning coastal ecosystems, the saltwater crocodile and bull shark sit at the top of the food chain. Both predators have unique characteristics, allowing them to adapt and thrive in ...

Crocodile skull. Image by Auckland Museum ... in early dinosaurs but lost in the bird lineage through adaptations for flight and other specialized traits. As we continue to study these remarkable ...

Instead, the study suggests, Deinosuchus belonged to an ancient lineage that split off before the last common ancestor of today’s alligators and crocodiles, carrying characteristics that are ...

Identifying traits that boost survivorship during planetary upheaval ... For critically endangered crocodylians like the Gharial of the Himalaya foothills or the Cuban Crocodile of the country’s ...

and smaller crocodiles sit at the top of the food chain. These species evolved in a world where larger predators were absent. Because of that, island ecosystems often show unique traits like ...

Its crocodile population has developed exceptional traits to survive in this setting. Lagoon salinity on the atoll reaches levels as high as 65 ppt — more than twice the salinity of typical seawater.

Crocodiles still have them ... These links helped scientists trace traits across crocodilian history. It also restructured how these ancient reptiles evolved. Read Also: Meet Vasuki Indicus ...

A colossal, extinct reptile that preyed on dinosaurs had a broad, alligator-like snout—but what truly set it apart was a feature modern alligators lack: the ability to tolerate salt water.