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- Late Triassic crocodile relative transitioned from four legs to bipedal movement during maturation
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Research
A newly described reptile species, Sonselasuchus cedrus, reveals a rare developmental shift where juveniles walked on all fours before adopting a two-legged stance as adults. Analy...
- Newly Discovered Crocodile Ancestor Sonselasuchus Cedrus Transitioned From Four Legs to Two During Adulthood
Published: Mar 9, 2026
Section: Research
Paleontologists have identified a Triassic reptile, Sonselasuchus cedrus, that uniquely shifted its posture from a quadrupedal adolescent to a bipedal adult. Found in Arizona’s Pet...