According to a recent study, ancient crocodiles are shedding new light on Earth’s past climate. Experts have discovered that some crocodile species were tolerant of changes in climate conditions, while others were fatally sensitive to these changes. Based on the distribution of the fossil remains of various species, researchers can gain a better understanding of the global climate millions of years ago. These eras were distinctly divided by a climate crisis which involved plummeting temperatures and drastically lower sea levels. The study also suggests that Morocco could have been the platform for marine species in the gavialoid family to migrate to South America.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 19, 2019 15:22 UTC