Australians affectionately refer to them as “salties.” “Toothy” would probably be a more apt term. We have already written about the dog with the strongest bite force, which made us wonder: who is the winner of the strong bite contest in the entire animal kingdom? Turns out, the saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) reigns supreme when it comes to sheer … [Read more...] about King of Teeth: The Saltwater Crocodile Is the Largest Crocodilian and Has the Mightiest Bite on Earth
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Deinosuchus: The Giant Prehistoric Crocodilian
Deinosuchus, an extinct genus of alligatoroid crocodilian, is closely related to modern alligators and caimans. It roamed the earth 82 to 73 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous period. The Deinosuchus was an apex predator, with the largest adults measuring a massive 10.64 meters in length. This prehistoric reptile was a formidable creature, with a skull that … [Read more...] about Deinosuchus: The Giant Prehistoric Crocodilian