crocodile

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Researchers say this "peculiar" crocodile relative likely began life walking on four legs, only to adopt a two-legged stance as it reached adulthood.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

It's known as a marine crocodile, but it's more accurately a thalattosuchian rather than a true crocodilian.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Scientists have identified a new species of early crocodile relative from the Triassic period in Gloucester, UK.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

In keeping with my longstanding policy of avoiding actions that might put me between the jaws of a crocodile, the expedition is not exactly the kind that might entice me to find my wading boots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

What did it mean, unless you knew the story of Captain Hook and his fear of the crocodile with the ticking clock inside it?

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke