Deinosuchus reached its largest size in its western habitat, but the eastern populations were far more abundant. Opinion remains divided as to whether these two populations represent …

Nov 25, 2024 · What We Know About Deinosuchus, the King of the Crocodilians Learn more about the massive predator that lived in Hell’s Aquarium during the late Cretaceous period.

Apr 24, 2025 · Scientists long thought the monstrous Deinosuchus was a relative of modern alligators, despite its nickname. But now, a new study suggests the reptile sits far away from …

May 27, 2024 · Deinosuchus is an extinct crocodyliform that was closely related to crocodiles and alligators. This extinct reptile lived during the Cretaceous era 82-73 million years ago. It lived …

Jan 4, 2025 · Deinosuchus, meaning "terrible crocodile," was a prehistoric predator that roamed North America during the Late Cretaceous period. This ancient reptile was a close relative of …

Jul 27, 2025 · Deinosuchus riograndensis was a colossal crocodile-like predator that dominated ancient North American waterways. Its name, “terror crocodile,” reflects its formidable nature. …

Although not technically related to modern alligators, Deinosuchus was an ancestor of the animals that would lead to the rise of the American Alligator. Though its primary diet likely consisted of …

Deinosuchus is an extinct genus of eusuchian, either an alligatoroid crocodilian or a stem-group crocodilian, which lived during the Late Cretaceous around 83 t...

Deinosuchus was the largest predator in North America between 83–72 million years ago.

Apr 23, 2025 · Deinosuchus, whose name means the “terrible crocodile,” has long been considered a close relative of modern alligators. But now, a new study presents a revised …