New warrior-like crocodile relative fossil found in Brazil reshapes Triassic predator evolution

A remarkable fossil from Brazil unveils Tainrakuasuchus bellator, a medium-sized predator from the Middle Triassic. This agile carnivore, with its slender jaw and sharp teeth, highlights the early diversity of crocodile-line archosaurs. Its discovery reshapes our understanding of Gondwanan ecosystems and the evolutionary experimentation of these ancient reptiles long before dinosaurs dominated.