Archive for August 27th, 2012

Fossil of “Shield”-Headed Croc Found in Morocco

A new prehistoric croc sporting an odd head “shield” has been found in Morocco, according to a study published . Dubbed ShieldCroc, the animal’s head appendage was surrounded by blood vessels and covered with a sheath like those seen in frilled dinosaurs, including Triceratops. At 30 to 35 feet (9 to 11 meters) long, the […]