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Crocodile Ancestors Reverted to Cold-Bloodedness for Predation

A recent analysis of fossilized bones from crocodile ancestors indicates a reversion from warm-bloodedness to cold-bloodedness. This evolutionary shift is theorized to have enhanced their capabilities as silent predators. The findings stem from an examination of the archosaur lineage, which predates modern crocodiles. AI

RANK_REASON Analysis of fossilized bones presenting a new scientific hypothesis about evolutionary history. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Crocodile Ancestors Reverted to Cold-Bloodedness for Predation

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    Crocodiles Evolved Backwards From Warm-Blooded Species to Cold-Blooded Killers A new analysis of fossilized bones from crocodiles’ archosaur ancestors suggest t

    Crocodiles Evolved Backwards From Warm-Blooded Species to Cold-Blooded Killers A new analysis of fossilized bones from crocodiles’ archosaur ancestors suggest they reverted back to cold-blood to become better silent predators. https:// gizmodo.com/crocodiles-evolved -backwards-fr…