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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Dalton

New ancient crocodile relative with narrow snout filled with needle-like teeth discovered by scientists

The creature had teeth finer than any of its relatives - (University of Portsmouth)

Scientists have discovered ancient fossils from a previously unknown dinosaur-era species related to crocodiles.

They say their find, in Morocco, reveals that Jurassic crocodile relatives occupied a wider range of habitats and feeding roles than thought, highlighting the rich prehistoric ecosystems that once existed in the African country.

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