![Purussaurus is one of the largest known of the giant crocodilians, perhaps even surpassing Sarcosuchus in size. It reigned supreme in central South America in the Miocene period, 8 million years ago. : Purussaurus is one of the largest known of the giant crocodilians, perhaps even surpassing Sarcosuchus in size. It reigned supreme in central South America in the Miocene period, 8 million years ago. :](https://preview.redd.it/4x13fy3uvhe61.jpg?auto=webp&s=d12b1ed9dca7846c30cfee3a1e1b7a41fa66ca36)
Purussaurus is one of the largest known of the giant crocodilians, perhaps even surpassing Sarcosuchus in size. It reigned supreme in central South America in the Miocene period, 8 million years ago. :
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Prehistoric giant 'river boss' crocodile identified by Queensland scientists | Queensland | The Guardian
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