Rediscovered Fossils Reveal Unique Marine Crocodile from 135 Million Years Ago

Enalioetes schroederi, with its dolphin-like body and advanced swimming adaptations, sheds light on Cretaceous marine life.

The species belonged to the Metriorhynchidae family, known for their distinctive aquatic adaptations.
E. schroederi had larger eyes and more compact inner ears, indicating it was a fast swimmer.
The fossils, including a well-preserved skull, were initially thought lost during World War II.
The discovery provides new insights into the evolution of marine crocodiles during the Cretaceous period.
Researchers used CT scans to study the internal anatomy of the remarkably preserved fossils.