Ancient reptile had weaker bite than modern crocodiles, study reveals
A new study reveals that Saurosuchus, a massive reptile that lived 230 million years ago and is a distant relative of modern crocodiles, had a weaker bite than previously thought. Despite its size and diet, Saurosuchus had a bite force similar to modern crocodiles called gharials, making it unable to crunch through bones. The study suggests that Saurosuchus was a careful eater, using its back teeth to remove flesh from its kills. This finding sheds light on the feeding behavior and evolutionary adaptations of apex predators in the Late Triassic period.