Earliest long-snouted crocodile fossil from Egypt traces the African origins of marine crocs

Egyptian paleontologists have unearthed Wadisuchus kassabi, an 80-million-year-old fossil revealing Africa as the birthplace of seagoing crocodiles. This discovery pushes back the evolutionary timeline of marine reptiles by a decade, showcasing their adaptation to coastal waters long before dinosaurs vanished. The find highlights Egypt’s crucial role in understanding ancient life.