Araripesuchus wegeneri (Dog Croc)

New fossils of named species, Araripesuchus wegeneri. Fossils found in Niger include five skeletons, all next to each other on a single block of rock. Three-foot-long, upright plant- and grub-eater with a soft, doglike nose pointing forward. Likely an agile galloper, but also a capable swimmer. Closest relative in Argentina.

Casts Available

  • skull
  • flesh head and neck