Synopsis
Over a hundred million years ago, crocodiles chased dinosaurs on land and dominated aquatic environments.
Synopsis
Dr. Paul Sereno examines ancient crocodiles that roamed the Earth over a hundred million years ago. These predators thrived in water and hunted on land, often ambushing dinosaurs. The documentary features discoveries of prehistoric crocodile bones, including one species that could chase prey across land and a supercroc capable of locking its jaws around dinosaurs. Sereno and his team combine art, forensics, and biology to reveal the unusual world of Cretaceous crocodiles, including one with a canine-like face.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Dr. Paul Sereno and his groundbreaking discoveries.
- Find out how crocodiles ambushed dinosaurs at river edges.
- See the unique prehistoric crocodile with a canine-like face.
Did You Know
- Crocodiles dominated aquatic environments over 100 million years ago.
- Dr. Paul Sereno discovered bones of a croc that chased prey on land.
- The documentary features a supercroc capable of locking jaws around dinosaurs.
- One prehistoric crocodile had a remarkably canine face.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did Dr. Paul Sereno discover about ancient crocodiles?
Dr. Paul Sereno uncovered that ancient crocodiles dominated aquatic environments and could also chase prey on land, ambushing dinosaurs at the river's edge.
What is a notable feature of the prehistoric crocodile mentioned in the documentary?
One prehistoric crocodile had a remarkably canine face, which is a unique characteristic among Cretaceous crocodiles.
What is the duration of the documentary 'When Crocs Ate Dinosaurs'?
The documentary has a duration of 50 minutes.
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