Ancient Crocodile Might Have Thrived on Land, Scientists Say
August 04, 2010
August 04, 2010
EAST LANSING, Mich., Aug. 4 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release:
The toothy grin of a recently discovered prehistoric reptile looked more mammal-like than that of modern crocodiles, according to an international group of researchers that includes scientists from Michigan State University.
Molar-like teeth in the jaw of the house cat-size species, dubbed Pakasuchus kapilimai, resemble the complex teeth of mammals more than the simple pointe . . .
The toothy grin of a recently discovered prehistoric reptile looked more mammal-like than that of modern crocodiles, according to an international group of researchers that includes scientists from Michigan State University.
Molar-like teeth in the jaw of the house cat-size species, dubbed Pakasuchus kapilimai, resemble the complex teeth of mammals more than the simple pointe . . .