“It would have seen Lucy and thought, ‘Dinner.’” The newly-discovered prehistoric monster croc that would have terrified – and hunted

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1. 1d ago

   Researchers Identify Giant Crocodile That Hunted Early Humans

   A previously unknown species of giant crocodile lived in Ethiopia alongside early human ancestors. This apex predator acted as a primary hunter of early humans. It is nicknamed Lucy's hunter.

   What's confirmed:

   • Researchers identified a giant crocodile that lived alongside early human ancestors in Ethiopia.
   • The predator is nicknamed Lucy's hunter.
   • The animal was a huge apex predator.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The reptile was one of early human's main predators three million years ago.
   • The creature laid in wait for its prey.
   confidence 90%
2. 3d ago

   Scientists Discover 15-Foot Prehistoric Crocodile in Ethiopia

   Researchers identified a giant crocodile that lived alongside early human ancestors in Ethiopia. This predator is nicknamed "Lucy's hunter." It likely functioned as the top predator in its environment.

   What's confirmed:

   • Scientists discovered a 15-foot crocodile that lived in Ethiopia alongside early humans.
   • The prehistoric crocodile is nicknamed "Lucy's hunter".
   • This crocodile species hunted early human ancestors.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The crocodile was likely the top predator in its habitat.
   • The crocodile would have seen Lucy and thought, "Dinner."
   confidence 90%