DNA solves 250-year-old mystery of the Seychelles’ lost crocodiles

Researchers have utilized DNA analysis from museum specimens to uncover that the Seychelles' lost crocodiles were not a distinct species but rather an isolated population of saltwater crocodiles. This discovery can inform conservation strategies and biodiversity assessments in the region.

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