Feb 21 • 09:03 UTC 🇨🇿 Czechia Aktuálně.cz

Scientists have reconstructed the appearance of the 'dinosaur killer'. Compared to its living relatives, it was a giant

Researchers have created a detailed model of Deinosuchus schwimmeri, a prehistoric predator akin to modern alligators, revealing its significant size of up to ten meters.

Around eighty million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the Earth during what is considered their golden age. However, alongside them lived formidable predators, one of which has now been meticulously reconstructed by scientists. This newly created model pertains to Deinosuchus schwimmeri, a large relative of today’s alligators, which could grow up to ten meters in length. As noted by a curator from the Tellus Science Museum in the United States, visual representations of these ancient creatures have a more profound impact than mere descriptions, prompting interest and curiosity about their existence.

The completed replica of Deinosuchus schwimmeri is now on display at the Tellus museum, providing a tangible insight into the scale and nature of this prehistoric reptile that was aptly nicknamed the 'dinosaur killer'. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to witness the immense size of these creatures that coexisted with dinosaurs during the late Cretaceous period, and it highlights the scientific efforts behind reconstructing such models. The size of Deinosuchus makes it an impressive addition to the understanding of prehistoric life and the ecosystems that existed at that time.

Deinosuchus schwimmeri is part of the Deinosuchus genus, with fossil remains primarily found along the eastern coastline of North America. As studies like these continue to advance, they not only illuminate the biological and ecological aspects of these ancient species but also encourage further exploration into the evolutionary connections between prehistoric reptiles and their modern descendants.

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