The saltwater crocodile is the largest living reptile on Earth and one of the most powerful predators in nature. These ...

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Researchers led by the University of Iowa have described and named a new crocodile species that roamed a region in Africa ...

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 ...

Researchers led by the University of Iowa have described and named a new crocodile species that roamed a region in Africa more than 3 million years ago. The species is named Lucy’s hunter, because it ...

In a famous fossil bed in Brazil, researchers have discovered a new treasure of ...

Stephanie Kirsop didn't believe her son when he phoned to say a crocodile was lurking in a creek near their home. The family ...

A "dominant" crocodile-like predator with a big lump on its head preyed on man's ancestors three million years, ago, according to new research. Early humans - embodied by the iconic hominin Lucy - ...

The reptile was named Crocodylus lucivenator, meaning “Lucy’s hunter.” The name references Lucy, one of the most famous early human ancestors ever discovered. Lucy lived about 3.2 million years ago ...

Long before mammals dominated the land and even before the most famous dinosaurs appeared, Earth was home to a wide variety ...

Stories of dramatic rescues from vehicles and homes - aided by boats and helicopters - have come to light during the ...

The sub-adult freshwater crocodile was first spotted on Saturday in a suburban creek. Reptile experts captured it on Sunday night and police are investigating how came to be in Newcastle.