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ing forward to the National Geographic Channel show tomorrow about the 3 newly discovered species of crocodiles. These species were believed to have roamed the earth millions of years ago in Northern Africa during the dinosaur era. These crocodile-type reptiles have amphibious talents meaning they can roam the land and they can swim too. We heard of stories about crocodiles attacking humans but during the dinosaur era there were no signs of people around so these species thrived on plants and animals for food.
ing forward to the National Geographic Channel show tomorrow about the 3 newly discovered species of crocodiles. These species were believed to have roamed the earth millions of years ago in Northern Africa during the dinosaur era. These crocodile-type reptiles have amphibious talents meaning they can roam the land and they can swim too. We heard of stories about crocodiles attacking humans but during the dinosaur era there were no signs of people around so these species thrived on plants and animals for food. The newly discovered species are:
• Kaprosuchus saharicus, nicknamed "BoarCroc," found in Niger. BoarCroc was a 20-foot-long meat-eater with an armored snout for ramming and three sets of dagger-shaped fangs for slicing. The tusks stuck out above and below the jaw like a modern warthog, said Larsson. "This has never been seen before on any crocodile."
• Araripesuchus rattoides, which the researchers call "RatCroc," found in Morocco. This 3-foot-long croc was a plant- and grub-eater with a pair of buckteeth in the lower jaw it used to dig for food.
• Laganosuchus thaumastos, or "PancakeCroc," found in Niger and Morocco. Also 20 feet long, it was a squat fish-eater with a 3-foot pancake-flat head and spike-shaped teeth on slender jaws. Sereno said it probably remained motionless for hours, its jaws open and waiting for prey.
• Kaprosuchus saharicus, nicknamed "BoarCroc," found in Niger. BoarCroc was a 20-foot-long meat-eater with an armored snout for ramming and three sets of dagger-shaped fangs for slicing. The tusks stuck out above and below the jaw like a modern warthog, said Larsson. "This has never been seen before on any crocodile."
• Araripesuchus rattoides, which the researchers call "RatCroc," found in Morocco. This 3-foot-long croc was a plant- and grub-eater with a pair of buckteeth in the lower jaw it used to dig for food.
• Laganosuchus thaumastos, or "PancakeCroc," found in Niger and Morocco. Also 20 feet long, it was a squat fish-eater with a 3-foot pancake-flat head and spike-shaped teeth on slender jaws. Sereno said it probably remained motionless for hours, its jaws open and waiting for prey.
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