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Fossil Proves Crocodiles Originated From This Part of the World

  • A fossil found in the Egyptian Western Desert shows that sea-going crocodiles originated in Africa, according to scientists.
  • The species Wadisuchus kassabi is recognized as the earliest known member of Dyrosauridae, distinguishing it from modern crocodiles.
  • The research team states that this discovery fundamentally reshapes understanding of crocodile evolution and their survival post-dinosaur extinction.
  • The findings suggest that Africa was the cradle of dyrosaurid evolution, highlighting its role in reptile adaptation and diversification.
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Fossil find proves crocodiles originated from this part of the world

Scientists say the earliest long-snouted fossil crocodile, which was around 12 feet long, lived about 80 million years ago.

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Fossil proves crocodiles originated from this part of the world

Scientists say the earliest long-snouted fossil crocodile, which was around 12 feet long, lived about 80 million years ago.

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KULR-TV broke the news in Billings, United States on Monday, November 3, 2025.
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