Ancestors of today's crocodilians survived two mass extinction events: Study uncovers secret to their longevity

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Apr 16, 2025, 12:00 am188 ptsTop
Most people think of crocodilians as living fossils—stubbornly unchanged, prehistoric relics that have ruled the world's swampiest corners for millions of years. But their evolutionary history tells a different story, according to new research led by the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) and the University…

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