Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Dyrosaurus, the bizarre Marine Crocodile

Dyrosaurus is a bizarre marine crocodile from the Eocene period.  It lived mainly in Northern Africa.

Dyrosaurus Fossil from Fossil Shack


These strange crocodiles are best known for their long narrow snouts and large jaw muscle attachments.

Dyrosaurus prepared by Fossil Shack


These amazing crocodile fossils are often found in the same locations a mosasaur and shark remains, leading scientists to believe that they existed together for millions of years.

Dyrosaurus Crocodile fossil skull prepared by Fossil Shack

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By Seth Sorensen



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