Discovery of 10-million year-old fossil in Peru redefines history of crocodile species<br /><br />Paleontologists unveil a fossil, believed to be over 10 million years old, of an ancient crocodilian species in Lima on Nov. 28, 2024. The fossil, discovered in Peru's fossil-rich desert region of Ica, lacks part of its left limb and tail but is notable for its overall preservation quality. Gharials, a type of crocodilian, currently existed only in Asia but discoveries show they also resided in South America in ancient times.<br /><br />REUTERS VIDEO <br /><br />Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe <br /> <br />Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net <br /> <br />Follow us: <br />Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook <br />Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram <br />Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter <br />DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion <br /> <br />Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital <br /> <br />Check out our Podcasts: <br />Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify <br />Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts <br />Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic <br />Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer <br />Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein<br /> <br />#TheManilaTimes<br />#tmtnews<br />#Peru<br />#fossil
