Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 250-million-year-old ancient ancestor of modern crocodiles in India. transmits Project “Snob”, referring to the Indian media. The fossil was found in the West Midnapore district of West Bengal. It is stated that this find is older than the oldest archaeological discoveries in the region.
The creature’s name was Samsarasuchus palemae. According to archaeologist Rupendra Kumar, modern crocodiles living in the mango bushes of Bengal have much in common with it.
Scientists state that the bodies of prehistoric reptiles reached 1.5 – 4 meters in length. Animals spent most of their time under water. The main difference between Samsarasuchus palemae and modern crocodiles is the downward snout, which makes it easier to catch prey, the researchers said.
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