One species to rule them all, giant crocodile fossil discovered in northern Colombia
One species to rule them all, giant crocodile fossil discovered in northern Colombia
Jun 4, 2014 posted by Philip Acuña
Scientists in northern Colombia have discovered the fossilized remains of a nearly 900-pound crocodile that roamed the earth 65 million years ago.
According to the science news website, Live Science, during its prehistoric heyday, the reptilian behemoth measured 16 feet long and tipped the scales at nearly 900-pounds.
It has been named, Anthracosuchus Balrogus (A. balrogus), after the fiery demon Balrog, who inhabited the Dwarven mines of Moria in J.R.R. Tolkiens monumental series, The Lord of the Rings.
Instead of terrorizing the Misty Mountains of Middle Earth, A. balrogus lurked the jungles of what is now northern Colombia during the late Cretaceous era.
More:
http://colombiareports.co/one-species-rule-giant-crocodile-fossil-discovered-northern-colombia/