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Crocodylian Ancestors Survive Extinctions Amidst Modern Threats

4/19/2025

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Crocodylian ancestors have shown remarkable resilience, surviving two mass extinctions thanks to their adaptable diets and varied habitats, according to a University of Utah study. This research underscores the critical need to grasp evolutionary traits, especially as modern threats like habitat loss and climate change jeopardize these vulnerable species.

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Crocodylian ancestors have shown remarkable resilience, surviving two mass extinctions thanks to their adaptable diets and varied habitats, according to a University of Utah study. This research underscores the critical need to grasp evolutionary traits, especially as modern threats like habitat loss and climate change jeopardize these vulnerable species.