科学家发现了秘鲁1 000万至1 200万年前 一只幼年海洋鳄鱼的化石。 Scientists discover 10-12 million-year-old fossil of a juvenile marine crocodile in Peru.
秘鲁科学家在奥库卡耶沙漠发现了1 000万至1 200万年前 一只年轻的海洋鳄鱼的化石。 Peruvian scientists have discovered a 10-12 million-year-old fossil of a young marine crocodile in the Ocucaje desert. 这只三米长的标本是第一只发现同类幼崽的幼崽, 长长的鼻涕暗示食食鱼。 This three-meter-long specimen is the first juvenile of its kind found, with an elongated snout suggesting a fish-based diet. 这块化石发现时状况近乎完美，与现代鳄鱼和短吻鳄不同，印度鳄鱼是其现存最近的亲戚。 The fossil, found in near-perfect condition, differs from modern crocodiles and alligators, with the Indian gharial being its closest living relative.