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  1. Deinosuchus - Wikipedia

    Deinosuchus is an extinct genus of eusuchian, either an alligatoroid crocodilian or a stem-group crocodilian, which lived during the Late Cretaceous around 83 to 72 million years ago. The first …

  2. Deinosuchus Animal Facts - Deinosuchus hatcheri - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · Deinosuchus is an extinct crocodyliform that was closely related to crocodiles and alligators. This extinct reptile lived during the Cretaceous era 82-73 million years ago. It lived …

  3. This ancient croc was bigger than most dinosaurs

    Around 75 million years ago, North America’s largest and most formidable carnivore was not a dinosaur—but a croc. Deinosuchus, the “ terrible crocodile ” in Greek, could reach more than …

  4. What We Know About Deinosuchus, the King of the Crocodilians

    Nov 25, 2024 · Additionally, the neat thing about Deinosuchus is that we can learn about what it ate from its coprolite — fossilized poop — that shows it largely ate its prey whole. “They left …

  5. Decades-long quest leads to first scholarly accurate fossil replica …

    Dec 22, 2025 · Deinosuchus schwimmeri, which walked the eastern United States 83 million to 76 million years ago, was a dinosaur-eating, school-bus-sized relative of modern alligators.

  6. The Ancient 'Terror Crocodiles' of North America Weren't …

    Apr 24, 2025 · An artist's impression of the Late Cretaceous crocodilian Deinosuchus riograndensis and a much smaller, early alligator relative. Márton Szabó More than 75 million …

  7. 35 Facts About Deinosuchus

    Jan 4, 2025 · Key Takeaways: Deinosuchus, the "terrible crocodile," was a massive predator that lived 82 to 73 million years ago. With its powerful bite and unique physical traits, it dominated …

  8. Deinosuchus riograndensis: Profile of a Colossal Predator

    Jul 27, 2025 · Discover Deinosuchus riograndensis, a colossal ancient crocodilian. Learn about its unparalleled role as a top predator in prehistoric ecosystems.

  9. Deinosuchus: Facts and Figures - ThoughtCo

    Jul 3, 2019 · Learn all about Deinosuchus, including this prehistoric crocodile's characteristics, behavior, and habitat.

  10. An ancient ‘terror crocodile’ became a dinosaur-eating giant

    Apr 23, 2025 · One of the largest crocodilians that ever lived preyed on dinosaurs. New research has found the fearsome Deinosuchus had a key trait that modern alligators lack.