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March 11, 2026 at 02:00 PM
This Ancient Reptile Started Life on All Fours. As It Grew, It Stood Upright and Started Walking on Two Legs Instead
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Scientists have identified an ancient crocodile relative that uniquely transitioned from walking on four legs to two as it matured, resembling a flightless bird.
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