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Scientists Found Australia’s Oldest Crocodile Eggshells (~55Myr-old) In Queensland, From Extinct ~5m-Long Mekosuchine Crocodiles (MC). MC Dominated Waters In Forested Australia When It Was Near Antarctica; Some MCs Were Tree-Climbing “Drop Crocs” That Hunted Like Leopards. They Died Out ~3kyrs Ago Due To, E.G., Drying Habitats & Prey-Loss.

55 million years: Australia’s oldest crocodile eggshells found in Queensland

https://theconversation.com/55-million-years-australias-oldest-crocodile-eggshells-found-in-queensland-269482

Ancient crocs didn’t just hunt in water – some may have dropped out of trees to catch their prey.