30 Aug 2022

When tiny crocodiles roamed around northern Australia

From Afternoons, 1:15 pm on 30 August 2022

Cute isn't usually a word you would use to describe a crocodile, but this pre-historic croc may be the exception.

Scientists are using state-of-the-art technology to reveal previously unknown details about the prehistoric trilophosuchus rackhami, which lived in north-west Queensland 13.5 million years ago.

Associate Professor Steven Salisbury from the University of Queensland's school of biological sciences talks to Jesse about the miniature crocodiles they've discovered.

Miniature crocodile roamed Queensland 13.5 million years ago

Miniature crocodile roamed Queensland 13.5 million years ago Photo: Jorgo Ritevski