A new species of prehistoric crocodile has emerged from the deep past of Britain, rewriting our understanding of early crocodile evolution. Published in the journal Palaeontology on 13 February 2026, Galahadosuchus jonesi represents a remarkable discovery of a Triassic-era crocodylomorph unearthed in Gloucester, UK. This finding pushes back the timeline of crocodile diversity in what is now the British Isles and offers fresh insights into how these ancient reptiles adapted to vastly …