Project uses mummy DNA to differentiate croc species
Monday, December 19, 2011 - 16:50
in Paleontology & Archaeology
The Nile crocodile is a species that was identified by ancient Egyptians. Genetic analysis done by a group of geneticists using samples taken from species throughout the animal's range and including DNA from mummified crocodile remains indicates that more than one species is known by this name.