New crocodile species discovered in rocks used to build the Great Sphinx

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What happened

A new species of extinct crocodile from Egypt has been discovered, sharing more than just its home with the Great Sphinx.

Herugavialis cairensis was found in the very same rocks used to build the iconic monument.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:00:07 UTC.

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