Pristichampsus

Pristichampsus was a relative of the crocodile which emerged when the extinction of the dinosaurs at the end of the Cretaceous left an opening for top predator, with Pristichampsus taking that role in some regions. While it resembles a crocodile at first glance, Pristichampsus's feet were more like hooves and its limbs were more suited to running, suggesting it spent more of its time on land than in the water. It was even capable of rearing up on its hind legs and walking for short distances as a biped, to bite at tall creatures or to shake trees. Its primary weapon was a mouth full of serrated teeth, perfect for tearing flesh. It was a single-minded predator, prone to focusing on one particular target and ignoring other prey unless somehow diverted from its hunt. (PROSE: Prehistory Repeating Itself ^[+]Loading...["Prehistory Repeating Itself (feature)"])

Behind the scenes

• Mistaken for an Egyptian god, the Pristichampsus notably appeared in Episode 3.1 of Primeval. The profile provided in Prehistory Repeating Itself ^[+]Loading...["Prehistory Repeating Itself (feature)"] was, in fact, recycled from Cubicle Seven's Primeval game.