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![A Deinosuchus, an ancient crocodylian with banana-size teeth, lunges at an Albertosaurus dinosaur.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uFRp6tq8FMchbEcZciUWR6-320-80.jpg)
Cretaceous 'terror crocodile' crushed dinosaurs with banana-size teeth
By Mindy Weisberger last updated
New analysis of the ancient crocodylian Deinosuchus confirms that this apex predator had jaws and teeth that were powerful enough to subdue massive dinosaur prey.
![A pair of sauropods share a tender moment, in the trailer of a new documentary series about life during the Cretaceous.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mqS3XoUzjYSAHGJQ5kwhia-320-80.jpg)
Cretaceous dinosaurs come to life in stunning footage from 'Prehistoric Planet'
By Ailsa Harvey, Mindy Weisberger last updated
'Prehistoric Planet,' a five-part documentary series, transports viewers into the mesmerizing world of the Cretaceous period.
![A Tyrannosaurus rex gives a mighty roar in this illustration.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aaYjPnEgnqGYFndmnpShWZ-320-80.jpg)
'Bold theory' that Tyrannosaurus rex is 3 species gets stomped to pieces
By Laura Geggel last updated
Earlier this year, a study claimed that Tyrannosaurus rex was actually three separate species. Now, a new study refutes that claim and shows that T. rex is just one species.
![Tyrannosaurus rex hunting its prey in a lush jungle environment. There are two Parasaurolophus in the background (they have long crests on their heads and walk on their hind legs).](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pR5TkKbd78kqtawLszsoha-320-80.jpg)
Cretaceous period: Animals, plants and extinction event
By Michael Dhar published
The Cretaceous period lasted approximately 79 million years, and ended with a major extinction event about 66 million years ago.
![Meet Meraxes, a distant therapod relative of T. rex that also had a large head and undersized front limbs.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zTfFUhub732b7WFh25hcGS-320-80.jpg)
Giant meat-eating dinosaur had a fancy skull and wee arms like T. rex
By Conor Feehly published
A newly described Cretaceous dinosaur had puny arms like Tyrannosaurus rex, though the two species were not closely related.
![A man looks at the mounted Gorgosaurus specimen.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UJEYeEpdHbHJ7q4cgGxEBB-320-80.jpg)
First Gorgosaurus to hit auction block may sell for $8 million
By Laura Geggel last updated
The first Gorgosaurus to be auctioned may go for as much as $8 million. But scientists are dismayed.
![A juvenile Edmontosaurus climbing out of the water next to an adult Edmontosaurus in “Prehistoric Planet.”](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vgptdmP7VwSjmjYXPdkbXd-320-80.jpg)
Dinosaurs took over the planet because they could endure the cold, scientists say
By Ben Turner published
The researchers say their findings defy stereotypes of dinosaurs only thriving in warm, humid environments.
![illustration of a jurassic cephalopod called Vampyronassa rhodanica](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7NUd3s8yvyccqxjv5nKMkN-320-80.jpg)
8-armed Jurassic 'vampire' used supersuckers to trap prey, amazing 3D images reveal
By Nicoletta Lanese published
This cephalopod is related to modern vampire squid.
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