UV light reveals possible camouflage on a 125-million-year-old crocodile

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: ScienceDaily

What happened

A 125-million-year-old crocodile fossil has revealed preserved skin, possible sensory organs, sophisticated respiratory structures, and an unexpected pattern on its tail.

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  • A 125-million-year-old crocodile fossil has revealed preserved skin, possible sensory organs, sophisticated respiratory structures, and an unexpected pattern on its tail.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:07:13 UTC.

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