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Cartersville Today
By the People, for the People
Tellus Science Museum Unveils Massive 31-Foot 'Dinosaur-Killer' Crocodile Replica
The scientifically accurate mount offers visitors a unique look at Georgia's ancient apex predators.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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Cartersville's Tellus Science Museum has installed a towering, 31-foot replica skeleton of Deinosuchus schwimmeri, a massive prehistoric crocodile that once ruled the Southeast. Built from high-resolution fossil scans and decades of research, the new exhibit provides local students and visitors an up-close look at Georgia's Cretaceous past.
Why it matters
The Deinosuchus exhibit at Tellus Science Museum offers a rare opportunity for the public to see and learn about one of the largest crocodiles that ever existed. As a dominant predator in the region millions of years ago, this 'dinosaur-killer' provides insight into Georgia's ancient ecosystem and the evolution of massive reptiles.
The details
The 31-foot replica skeleton of Deinosuchus schwimmeri was constructed using high-resolution fossil scans and extensive research. Deinosuchus was a massive prehistoric crocodile that could grow up to 33 feet long and weigh over 8 tons, making it one of the largest crocodilians to ever exist. The new exhibit at Tellus Science Museum provides visitors with a unique, up-close look at this ancient apex predator that once roamed the Southeastern United States.
- The Deinosuchus exhibit has just been installed at Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville, Georgia.
The players
Tellus Science Museum
A science museum located in Cartersville, Georgia that focuses on natural history, science, and technology exhibits.
Deinosuchus schwimmeri
A massive prehistoric crocodile that lived in the Southeastern United States during the Late Cretaceous period, growing up to 33 feet long and weighing over 8 tons.
The takeaway
The new Deinosuchus exhibit at Tellus Science Museum provides a rare opportunity for visitors to see and learn about one of the largest crocodiles that ever existed, offering insights into Georgia's ancient ecosystem and the evolution of massive reptiles.
