Dwarf Crocodiles Split Into Three Species

Friday, December 12, 2008 - 13:28 in Biology & Nature

Biologists have discovered that the African dwarf crocodile -- once thought to be two subspecies -- is genetically three distinct species. This result highlights the need for accurate taxonomy for conservation management. The new, unnamed species comes from a population in West Africa.

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