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Crocodiles: Ancient Survivors Reveal Keys to Survival

4/16/2025

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Crocodiles, ancient survivors of the crocodylomorph lineage for over 230 million years, owe their resilience to their ability to adapt to various diets and habitats. Thriving through two mass extinctions, their generalist nature sets them apart from specialized species. This groundbreaking research in *Palaeontology* sheds light on vital conservation strategies as we face a looming sixth mass extinction.

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Crocodiles, ancient survivors of the crocodylomorph lineage for over 230 million years, owe their resilience to their ability to adapt to various diets and habitats. Thriving through two mass extinctions, their generalist nature sets them apart from specialized species. This groundbreaking research in *Palaeontology* sheds light on vital conservation strategies as we face a looming sixth mass extinction.