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Briefing: This crocodile ran like a greyhound across prehistoric Britain 200 million years ago

Strategic angle: A newly discovered Triassic reptile from the UK looked more like a racing greyhound than a crocodile, built for speed on land.

Editorial Staff · March 21, 2026 · 1 min read

Long legs and a lightweight body

Hunted small animals in a dry, upland environment

Dates back to the Triassic period