Crocodiles were once vegetarians, but it was just a phase

Unlike their modern progeny who are known for their ferocity, some early crocodyliforms were an altogether more peaceful lot

Crocodiles are sometimes described as living fossils for their close resemblance to their forebears who roamed the Earth during the age of the dinosaurs.

But if you happened to find yourself a time machine that sent you back to the Mesozoic Era, not all the crocs you'd come across would size you up as a tasty meal.