Meet Crocodylus lucivenator, a 12- to 15-foot predator that hunted iconic Lucy's species - Phys.org

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A newly discovered crocodile species, Crocodylus lucivenator, measuring 12-15 feet, preyed on early hominins like Lucy's species around 3 million years ago.

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  1. Meet Crocodylus lucivenator, a 12- to 15-foot predator that hunted iconic Lucy's species  Phys.org
  2. An odd-nosed crocodile ate our prehistoric ancestors  Yahoo
  3. A Massive Pliocene Crocodile May Have Hunted Lucy and Other Early Hominins, 3 Million Years Ago  Discover Magazine

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