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Brazilian Fossil Illuminates Early Links Between Dinosaurs and Crocodiles

Brazilian Fossil Illuminates Early Links Between Dinosaurs and Crocodiles

Researchers in Brazil discovered a new reptile fossil from Rio Grande do Sul that sheds light on the shared origins of dinosaurs and modern crocodiles. The find dates to shortly after Earth’s largest mass extinction, offering clues to early archosaur evolution.

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Reptile fossil found in Brazil helps shed light on the common origins of dinosaurs and crocodiles