New species of extinct crocodilian, similar to North India’s ‘gharial’, discovered in Egypt: Study

Category : Wildlife | Location : National  | Posted on 2026-10-12 09:43:41

Scientists have discovered a new species of extinct crocodilian in rock used to build the Sphinx of Giza in Egypt. The animal is similar to the gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) found today in the rivers of North India.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/new-species-of-extinct-crocodilian-similar-to-north-indias-gharial-discovered-in-egypt-study