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Claiming Crocodile Territory

The crocodiles that reside in Banco Chinchorro, Mexico, were originally thought to be American crocodiles. However, a study published in June 2025 identified them as a unique, unnamed new species, alongside another unnamed crocodile species found on the island of Cozumel, Mexico. The total number of crocodiles of both new species is around a thousand, all of which live in small, isolated areas. Environmentalists are working to protect their habitats in order to further preserve the species.

Amanda Cotton