Baru (SciiFii)

The baru (Baru australiensis) is a species of Australian mekosuchine crocodilian that originally lived in Australia during the Oligocene and Miocene as an extinct species of Baru and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced throughout the modern rainforests, swamps, rivers, lakes, and other watery habitats across Australia to help boost biodiversity. The baru is a 13 foot (4 meter) long amphibious reptile that spends throughout much of its life in the water, as well as on land, much like their rivals such as saltwater crocodiles. As a carnivore, the baru is an ambush predator that lie and wait for its unsuspecting prey in a manner like most crocodilians. The conservation status of the baru is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the baru's wide range.