The Economic Times

10 million years ago, this 23-foot crocodile ruled prehistoric Colombia; its fossilised victims reveal a brutal secret

In Colombia, researchers uncovered fossilized bones indicating that Purussaurus neivensis, an enormous caiman relative, engaged in predation of sizeable mammals. The evidence of puncture marks left on prey that weighed close to 2,000 kilograms points to its immense jaw strength and predatory prowess. This discovery enhances our understanding of the complex interactions in a biodiverse prehistoric ecosystem of South America.