A new study indicates the giant reptile Deinosuchus is not a close relative of modern alligators, as scientists previously ...

A strange reptile fossil found 18 years ago has now been identified as an ancient alligator species that had an unusually short snout and may have feasted on snails. When the near-complete skull ...

One of the largest crocodilians that ever lived preyed on dinosaurs. New research has found the fearsome Deinosuchus had a ...

While Deinosuchus had long been classified as an alligator relative ... “Our analysis found that saltwater tolerance is a fairly ancient trait of many crocodilians, and was secondarily lost ...

While keeping the long-dead crocodilian intact, McKnight and her team also “virtually” recreated the bronze hook lodged in ...

The prehistoric crocodile relative may have tolerated both freshwater and saltwater habitats, allowing it to conquer North ...

The alligator gar is one of the most ancient and intimidating freshwater fish in North America. With its massive size and toothy snout, it looks more like a prehistoric predator than a modern-day ...

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Previous research grouped it with ancient and modern alligator species. But fresh fossil evidence, combined with genetic data from living crocodilians proved that deinosuchus belong to the ...

Alligator mating season in Southeastern North Carolina is from late April through July. Relocating alligators is ineffective, and coexistence is key. Alligator attacks are rare in North Carolina.