Two new species of giant dwarf crocodiles have been discovered by researchers at the University of Iowa. They could have grown up to 12 feet in length and preyed on ancient humans.
Researchers led by the University of Iowa have discovered two new species of crocodiles that roamed parts of Africa between 15 and 18 million years ago and preyed on human ancestors. The giant dwarf crocodile species, called Kinyang, mysteriously disappeared, possibly due to changes in the climate.