New Ancient Marine Crocodile Species Discovered!

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00:00you need to watch this if you're fascinated by ancient creatures. why isn't everyone talking

00:03about this 135 million year old marine crocodile found in germany? meet annalioetes schroderi. this

00:08newly discovered species of marine croc lived during the cretaceous period, around 135 million

00:13years ago. picture a dolphin with crocodile jaws. yep, that's our guy. annalioetes belong to the

00:17metriorhynchidae family, known for their sleek dolphin-like bodies, flippers, and tail fins.

00:21these ancient predators feasted on squids, fish, and even other marine reptiles. what

00:25makes annalioetes super special? it's the best preserved metriorhynchid skull from the cretaceous.

00:30advanced ct scans revealed its inner anatomy, like its compact inner ears and enormous eyes,

00:34suggesting it was a speedy swimmer. the skull initially found over a century ago was thought

00:37lost during 1-2, but surprise, it resurfaced in the minden museum in germany. named after

00:41henry schroder, who first described the fossil, annalioetes offers fresh insights into how these

00:46marine crocs evolved. so next time someone asks you about cool fossil finds, impress them with

00:50the tale of annalioetes schroderi, the ancient marine croc with a story as thrilling as its bite.