Meet the Carolina Butcher
Via Washington Post:
A new species found in North Carolina is one of the oldest and largest crocodile relatives ever known.
Back before dinosaurs were the big bads of our continent, Carnufex carolinensis ruled the scene. At nine feet long and walking on its hind legs, this croc would have been a fierce predator 230 million years ago. Researchers described the species (which translates to "Carolina Butcher," which is awesome) for the first time Thursday in Scientific Reports.
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