Despite being their not-too-distant relatives, the crocodilians survived the great extinction at the end of the Cretaceous (circa 66 million years ago) that killed the dinosaurs.
The present example is an exceptional specimen on account of it stomach contents being finely preserved to the point of identification - the bone of a Priscacara serrata survives within the belly of this marine predator, subtle yet definite evidence for the effective hunting capabilities of this extinct marine predator.
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Overall in excellent condition, noting the surviving leathered texture of the torso. Noting some minor natural breaks and losses, particularly to two bones on the left fore-shoulder of the specimen. With natural and unobtrusive hairline cracks to some bones consistent with excavation and recovery, professionally preserved and restored. Some minor losses to the natural matrix, including a small section to the lower right matrix, not interfering with the fossil specimen.
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Lot 55Sale 21039
GREEN RIVER FORMATION, WYOMING, USAA LARGE PARTIAL FOSSIL CROCODILE SKELETON Estimate: GBP 20,000 - 30,000
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