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In 'When Crocs Ate Dinosaurs,' Dr. Paul Sereno examines the dominance of crocodiles over a hundred million years ago. The film presents evidence that these predators thrived in water and could also run on land, ambushing dinosaurs near rivers. The documentary includes significant discoveries, such as prehistoric crocodile bones that indicate a species capable of chasing prey on land.
The film features a unique combination of art, forensics, and biology to illustrate the world of Cretaceous crocodiles. One notable finding is a crocodile with a canine-like face, which adds depth to the narrative of paleontology that has often been overlooked. Directed by Jenny Kubo, the documentary runs for 50 minutes and is produced in the United States.
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.
Perfect For
Paleontology enthusiastsCretaceous period fansCrocodile biology