Summary:
- Paleontologists have discovered the fossil remains of a crocodile-like creature that lived during the dinosaur era, around 230 million years ago.
- This ancient reptile, named Carnufex carolinensis, was a top predator in its ecosystem and had a long, narrow snout and sharp teeth, similar to modern crocodiles.
- The discovery of this fossil provides valuable insights into the evolution and diversity of crocodile-like creatures that lived alongside the dinosaurs during the Triassic period.