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Peru scientists unveil crocodile fossil up to 12 million years old

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Fossil of a young marine crocodile dating back 10 to 12 million years was discovered in a Peruvian desert.

The fossil of the gharial -- or fish-eating -- crocodile, was discovered late 2023 in Peru 's Ocucaje desert.

"This is the first time we found a juvenile of this species, that is to say it had not reached its maximum size yet," says paleontologist Mario Gamarra .

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