https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/it-would-have-seen-lucy-and-thought-dinner-the-newly-discovered-prehistoric-monster-croc-that-would-have-terrified-and-hContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/it-would-have-seen-lucy-and-thought-dinner-the-newly-discovered-prehistoric-monster-croc-that-would-have-terrified-and-hhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/it-would-have-seen-lucy-and-thought-dinner-the-newly-discovered-prehistoric-monster-croc-that-would-have-terrified-and-h#u9798Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:01:56 +0000A 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. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/it-would-have-seen-lucy-and-thought-dinner-the-newly-discovered-prehistoric-monster-croc-that-would-have-terrified-and-hhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/it-would-have-seen-lucy-and-thought-dinner-the-newly-discovered-prehistoric-monster-croc-that-would-have-terrified-and-h#u7089Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:15:57 +0000Researchers 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."