Scientists have solved a longstanding reptilian mystery as to whether crocodiles emerged first in Africa or the Americas. Scientists have solved a longstanding reptilian mystery as to whether crocodiles emerged first in Africa or the Americas. Most notable is a protrusion in the middle of the snout of the animal, which belonged to the species Crocodylus checchiai. Analysis of an ancient crocodile skull stored at the Earth Sciences museum of Sapienza University of Rome was studied to solve the riddle. But four living crocodile species over the Atlantic in North and South America do have a very similar bump in the nose.

Source: Daily Mail July 23, 2020 16:30 UTC