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When Dinosaur Look-Alikes Ruled the Earth
Season 3
Episode 9
There were a huge number of croc-like animals that flourished during the Triassic Period. Dinosaurs had just arrived on the scene but it was these animals that truly ruled the Earth, becoming both abundant and diverse.
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