**Scientists Discover Unusual Long-Legged Ancient Crocodile From 200 Million Years Ago**

By Natural History Museum - Published on 24 February 2026

A new Triassic crocodylomorph from Gloucester sheds light on early crocodile evolution and pre-extinction ecosystems. Scientists have identified a new species of crocodylomorph from the Triassic period based on fossils discovered in Gloucester, UK. Unlike the semi-aquatic crocodiles we know today, this ancient relative was built for life on land. With long, slim legs and [...]

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