Prehistoric giant ‘river boss’ crocodile identified by Queensland scientists

The reptile, named Gunggamarandu maunala, is thought to have grown up to seven metres long

A prehistoric species of crocodile that roamed the waterways of south-east Queensland, and is thought to be the largest to have lived in Australia, has been identified by researchers at the University of Queensland.

Gunggamarandu maunala, whose name means river boss" and incorporates words from the languages of the First Nations peoples from the area where the fossil was discovered, is believed to have grown up to seven metres long.