O'Brien et al. (2019) estimated the length of the largest S. imperator specimen at nearly 9 metres (29.5 ft) and body mass at 3.45 metric tons (3.80 short tons) based on longirostrine …

Mar 26, 2023 · Discover the top 8 largest prehistoric crocodiles, including their estimated size (they were huge!) and interesting facts about these ancient reptiles.

Apr 30, 2025 · Sarcosuchus was a giant crocodile, bigger than any alive today and known as SuperCroc. Sarcosuchus could grow up to 40 feet long and weigh more than 10 tons …

Apr 7, 2025 · Reaching up to 40 feet in length with a potential weight topping 17,000 pounds, Sarcosuchus imperator would make even the biggest crocodile in the world today look like a …

Aug 15, 2025 · Explore the definitive answer to the biggest crocodile ever, spanning prehistoric eras to modern record holders. Understand the factors driving their immense…

In addition to being the largest ancient crocodile ever, it was also the largest meat-eating reptile of the Mesozoic Period, surpassing rivals such as the Spinosaurus and Tyrannosaurus Rex in size.

Oct 2, 2025 · What was the biggest prehistoric crocodile? Purussaurus from South America probably holds the record at up to 36 feet long (with some estimates reaching 43 feet) and 8.4 …

Jun 7, 2025 · Among these prehistoric giants was Sarcosuchus imperator, often called “SuperCroc,” a massive crocodilian predator that roamed Earth during the Early Cretaceous …

Aug 13, 2024 · Have you ever wondered what the largest crocodile ever was? Based on fossil evidence, the longest crocodile ever to live was a Sarcosuchus imperator, who measured 40 …

This made it not only longer than a modern saltwater crocodile, but almost as long as a school bus. Its massive jaws were filled with over 100 conical teeth, adapted for gripping rather than...