Early crocodile chewed more like mammals
Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 18:14
in Paleontology & Archaeology
ATHENS, Ohio, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- A fossil found in sub-Saharan Africa is that of an ancient crocodile, but with some surprisingly mammal-like features, especially its teeth, researchers say. Mammal - sub-Saharan Africa - Fossil - Ohio - Africa
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