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Two New Crocodile Species Discovered, Facing Extinction

4/29/2025

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Researchers at McGill University have unveiled two new crocodile species on Cozumel Island and Banco Chinchorro, Mexico, once mistaken for American crocodiles. With fewer than 1,000 individuals left, these species are on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss. Conservation efforts are vital to safeguard their future, as emphasized by lead researcher José Avila-Cervantes.

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Researchers at McGill University have unveiled two new crocodile species on Cozumel Island and Banco Chinchorro, Mexico, once mistaken for American crocodiles. With fewer than 1,000 individuals left, these species are on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss. Conservation efforts are vital to safeguard their future, as emphasized by lead researcher José Avila-Cervantes.