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Giant crocodylians dominated the food chain in Miocene South America, fossil evidence suggests

Giant crocodylians dominated the food chain in Miocene South America, fossil evidence suggests
Phys.org Monday 17 August 2026, 01:00 UTC 1 min read
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South America was a frightening place during the Miocene. More than 10 million years ago, a vast lake covered much of the continent, home to giant turtles and crocodylians.

South America was a frightening place during the Miocene. More than 10 million years ago, a vast lake covered much of the continent, home to giant turtles and crocodylians.
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