Saltwater crocodiles are widely described as the largest living reptiles on Earth, and their physical dimensions help explain ...

Learn how the newly identified crocodile Crocodylus lucivenator lived alongside Lucy’s species in ancient Ethiopia — and why ...

At a glance, alligators and crocodiles look nearly identical. Both are massive reptiles with armored skin, powerful jaws and a prehistoric lineage that ...

More than 3 million years ago, when our ancient ancestors embodied by the iconic Lucy were roaming the African landscape, they would have feared a big, bad crocodile with a prominent lump on its head, ...

One massive crocodile has been blamed for hundreds of deaths, earning a reputation as one of the most feared predators on Earth. Known by locals and surrounded by chilling stories, this elusive giant ...

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 - ...

Crocodiles and alligators are among the most powerful predators on Earth. With crushing jaws, armored bodies, and remarkable ...

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 ...

Crocodiles are turning up “everywhere” in flood-hit Katherine, with residents being warned the dangerous reptiles are roaming through backyards, roads, and swollen rivers as heavy rains lash the ...