https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scientists-identify-a-crocodile-they-never-knew-existedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scientists-identify-a-crocodile-they-never-knew-existedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scientists-identify-a-crocodile-they-never-knew-existed#u114550Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:46:44 +0000Scientists have identified a new extinct crocodile species, named Herugavialis cairensis, from fossilized remains discovered in the same limestone formation used to build Egypt's Great Sphinx and the pyramids. Dating back approximately 45 million years, the fossilized skull spent nearly a century in collections before researchers determined it belonged to an unknown long-snouted animal. Uniquely, the ancient crocodile skull is missing the tip of its snout, mirroring the famous facial damage of the nearby Great Sphinx monument. The discovery provides fresh insights into the prehistoric fau