Phobosuchus was a prehistoric monster, the largest species of crocodile ever known to have walked the earth. Instead of zebras and wildebeest, it fed on dinosaurs.
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Animal Armageddon: Phobosuchus
Phobosuchus was a prehistoric monster, the largest species of crocodile ever known to have walked the earth. Instead of zebras and wildebeest, it fed on dinosaurs.
Added: Jul 21, 2009
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