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A new species of prehistoric crocodile that dates back 95 million years ago has been identified by a University of Missouri researcher.
The extinct creature, nicknamed “Shieldcroc” due to a thick-skinned shield on its head, is an ancestor of today’s crocodiles. Its discovery provides scientists with additional information about the evolution of crocodiles and how scientists can gain insight into ways to protect the species’ environment and help prevent extinction, according to the University of Missouri website.
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