Massive ‘dinosaur-killer’ crocodile reconstructed in unprecedented detail
Museum unveils first 3D replica of ancient ‘dinosaur killer’ crocodile
- Scientists have reconstructed the most complete skeletal model to date of Deinosuchus schwimmeri, a monstrous 10-metre-long prehistoric crocodile.
- Known as a 'dinosaur killer', this relative of modern alligators terrorised prehistoric waters in what is now the eastern US about 76 million years ago.
- The life-sized replica, commissioned by the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, is the only one of its kind currently on display.
- Researchers used high-resolution 3D scans of fossil material to create the model, representing the most current scientific understanding of Deinosuchus anatomy.
- The model offers a clearer picture of one of North America's largest ancient predators, aiding in the understanding of prehistoric ecosystems and survival strategies.
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