Peer-reviewed speed studies show that most crocodilians top out well below the pace of an average human sprint, challenging a persistent myth that these reptiles can chase down people on land.

This, it turns out, is a pretty good summary of modern research into crocodile locomotion. Modern crocodilians, which include ...

The reptile was named Crocodylus lucivenator, meaning “Lucy’s hunter.” The name references Lucy, one of the most famous early human ancestors ever discovered. Lucy lived about 3.2 million years ago ...

A "dominant" crocodile-like predator with a big lump on its head preyed on man's ancestors three million years, ago, according to new research. Early humans - embodied by the iconic hominin Lucy - ...

Scientists discover half-tonne, 15ft giant crocodile that hunted our ancestor ‘Lucy’ - Extinct crocodile species had peculiar ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Can old crocodiles learn new tricks? The wild saltwater crocs in Borneo, Indonesia, have attracted attention with their ...

Humans have contended with crocodiles for a really long time. The recent discovery of an ancient crocodilian species sporting a strange snout indicates the reptiles may have even preyed on our ...

Recent crocodile sightings in floodwaters in the Northern Territory have prompted widespread concern, particularly in the ...