Fossils that unlock the marine origin of crocodiles

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23 May 2022 10:01 a.m.

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The south of Peru is known to be rich in prehistoric deposits.

Most recently, a team of paleontologists led by Peruvian researcher Rodolfo Salas.

has revealed the results of a study of the fossilized skulls of a marine animal believed to be a crocodile.

Its size is estimated to be around 12 meters in length while alive. The remains were discovered in Peru's Sachaco Desert in 2020, where the ancient desert was originally a deep seabed with many animals. Living species, including whales, giant sharks, crocodiles, and other marine animals

A team of paleontologists revealed that

The crocodile fossil, approximately 7 million years old, was named Sacacosuchus cordovai, after analyzing the remains of its jaw and skull.

Paleontologists have stated that

They probably crossed the Atlantic Ocean to the coast of South America in ancient times.

And finally, they inhabited the south in modern-day Peruvian territory.

The fossilized remains of the Sacacosu chus cordo vai also give paleontologists clues as to what the modern crocodile is today.

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