The island of Madagascar was a land unlike any other. Separated from the African mainland for 80 million years, it had developed its own unique ecosystem, filled with creatures that could not be found anywhere else on Earth. One of these creatures was the Simosuchus.

This Creature was not a dinosaur, although many people mistook it for one. It was, in fact, a miniature relative of crocodilians, but with a few key differences. Most notably, the Simosuchus was strictly vegetarian and lived almost entirely on land. Its ancestors had adapted to the island's lush vegetation and had lost their ability to swim and hunt in the water. One sunny day on the island, a group of Simosuchus were going about their daily routines. One of them, a young male, reached up with his long neck to grab some leaves that were out of reach. He stood on his hind legs and used the back of another Simosuchus as a platform. The others in the group didn't seem to mind, as they were too busy basking in the warm sun or napping in the shade. The Simosuchus had tough, armored bodies that protected them from predators. They were covered in thick scales and had bony plates on their backs, making them almost invincible to attack. This gave them a sense of security, and they often dropped their guard while going about their daily activities. But they were not completely carefree. The island was still home to predators, and they had to be cautious. If danger approached, they had a network of escape routes that led them to their underground burrows. These burrows were hidden and well-protected, and once inside, the Simosuchus would block the entrance with their heavily-armored backs.