Araripesuchus
Unworn dentition of the crocodyliform Araripesuchus wegeneri.
“Dog Croc”
Stats
Country, Formation, Age: Niger, Elrhaz Formation, Lower Cretaceous (Aptian-Albian)
Notes
The 1-meter-long plant-and-grub eater sported a soft nose like a dog’s and a powerful tail for swimming. DogCroc had lanky legs that meant it was likely spry enough to run into the water if threatened.
Links
http://news.sciencemag.org/paleontology/2009/11/slideshow-ancient-crocs-dog-walk
http://www.pensoft.net/journals/zookeys/article/325/
