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Prehistoric Jaws: Meet the family of crocs that ate dinosaurs 100million years ago

A family of five terrifying prehistoric crocodiles - including one with teeth like the tusks of a wild boar - have been discovered by fossil hunters.

The predators roamed the swamps, lakes and rivers of Africa 100million years ago hunting small dinosaurs and seeking out fish and grubs.

Unlike their modern cousins, the ancient crocodilians were as agile on land as they were in the water.
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