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  1. Deinosuchus - Wikipedia

    Deinosuchus reached its largest size in its western habitat, but the eastern populations were far more abundant. Opinion remains divided as to whether these two populations represent …

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

    2 days ago · The fossil replica of Deinosuchus schwimmeri on display in the Tellus Science Museum. Credit: Tellus Science Museum Dr. David Schwimmer, an expert on the giant North …

  3. 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 …

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

    Nov 25, 2024 · What We Know About Deinosuchus, the King of the Crocodilians Learn more about the massive predator that lived in Hell’s Aquarium during the late Cretaceous period.

  5. This ancient croc was bigger than most dinosaurs

    During the late Cretaceous, when Deinosuchus lived, high global sea levels and a warm climate fed incredible growth within marshes and swamps everywhere the sea touched North America.

  6. 35 Facts About Deinosuchus

    Jan 4, 2025 · Deinosuchus, meaning "terrible crocodile," was a prehistoric predator that roamed North America during the Late Cretaceous period. This ancient reptile was a close relative of …

  7. Deinosuchus: Facts and Figures - ThoughtCo

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

  8. Deinosuchus riograndensis: Profile of a Colossal Predator

    Jul 27, 2025 · Deinosuchus riograndensis was a colossal crocodile-like predator that dominated ancient North American waterways. Its name, “terror crocodile,” reflects its formidable nature. …

  9. Deinosuchus - Wikiwand

    Deinosuchus is an extinct genus of eusuchian, either an alligatoroid crocodilian or a stem-group crocodilian, which lived during the Late Cretaceous around 83 t...

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Deinosuchus was one of the largest crocodilians that ever lived, with a body nearly as long as a bus and teeth the size of bananas. From about 82 million to 75 million years ago, …