An Extinct Crocodilian’s Skull Was Found in the Rocks That Built the Sphinx, and it’s Also Missing its Nose
A new species of extinct crocodilian has been identified through fossils found in rocks used to build the Sphinx. The discovery was made using fossils retrieved from a rock layer dated 45 million years old. A notable feature of this fossilized reptile is that its snout is missing.
Why it's good news: It highlights important scientific discoveries about ancient species, which can expand our understanding of history and the natural world.
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