behold the Crocodino. inothernews: WHEN… CROCODILES RULED THE EARTH? In a newly published paper, scientists have described five crocodile species who once lived in present-day Niger and Morocco. The scientists gave their discoveries names that evoke each species’ unique physical attributes. The meat-eating “BoarCroc,” above, measured 20 feet, with an armored snout and three sets of dagger-shaped fangs.  (Illustration: Todd Marshall / National Geographic via Time Magazine)

behold the Crocodino.

inothernews:

WHEN… CROCODILES RULED THE EARTH? In a newly published paper, scientists have described five crocodile species who once lived in present-day Niger and Morocco. The scientists gave their discoveries names that evoke each species’ unique physical attributes. The meat-eating “BoarCroc,” above, measured 20 feet, with an armored snout and three sets of dagger-shaped fangs.  (Illustration: Todd Marshall / National Geographic via Time Magazine)