Tag #Saltwater Tolerance

What key adaptation enabled Deinosuchus to achieve such widespread dominance in Cretaceous North America?

Deinosuchus, an extinct reptile reaching bus lengths, thrived 82-75 million years ago in North American coastal regions. Unlike modern alligators, it possessed salt glands, enabling saltwater tolerance and wider habitat access. This advantage, coupled with its size, made it a dominant predator.