Alligators & Crocodiles
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In Photos: Monster Crocodile Ancestor Uncovered
By Taylor Kubota published
Here's a look at the 130-million-year-old remains of a monster-size crocodile ancestor and excavation at the site where Star Wars' Tatooine was filmed.
Crocodiles Might Literally Sleep With One Eye Open
By Elizabeth Peterson published
Have you heard that expression "better sleep with one eye open?" Crocs may take that advice to heart.
Ancient Croc with 'Shovel Mouth' Likely Enjoyed Clam Dinners
By Laura Geggel published
A peg-toothed crocodile relative with a mouth like a shovel lived in the prehistoric swamps of Peru about 13 million years ago, a new study finds.
Photos: Ancient Crocodile Relatives Roamed the Amazon
By Laura Geggel published
The fossilized remains of seven species of crocodile relatives were found along the banks of the Amazon River in Peru.
Facts about alligators
By Alina Bradford published
There are two species of alligators, which are large reptilian ambush predators.
Chasing Alligators, Dodging Parrots: A Zookeeper's Life (Op-Ed)
By Christopher Scoufaras published
What scares a zookeeper may not be what you expect.
900-Lb. Ancient Croc Tore Through Turtles, Battled Monster Snakes
By Megan Gannon published
Scientists have discovered a new type of extinct croc in South America. At 16 feet (4.8 meters) long and 900 lbs. (408 kilograms), it ate turtles and battled with monster snakes.
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