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Mysterious Dwarf Crocodiles Evolving in Gabon Cave System

1/4/2025

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In the mysterious Abanda cave system of Gabon, cave-dwelling dwarf crocodiles thrive, feasting on cave crickets and bats. Isolated from their forest relatives, these unique reptiles may be evolving into a new species, their striking orange skin a testament to their unusual diet of bat guano. Since their discovery in 2010, they’ve shown remarkable health, captivating researchers.

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In the mysterious Abanda cave system of Gabon, cave-dwelling dwarf crocodiles thrive, feasting on cave crickets and bats. Isolated from their forest relatives, these unique reptiles may be evolving into a new species, their striking orange skin a testament to their unusual diet of bat guano. Since their discovery in 2010, they’ve shown remarkable health, captivating researchers.