Rumor: Photograph shows a large crocodile killed in Zimbabwe. Claim: Photograph shows a large crocodile killed in Zimbabwe. PROBABLY TRUE Examples:[Collected via e-mail, April 2012] PULLED FROM THE NIGER RIVER IN AFRICA 22FT LONG WEIGHING OVER 2500 POUNDS. THE ARMY WAS CALLED IN AFTER PEOPLE STARTED TO DISAPPEAR. [Collected via e-mail, January … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe Croc
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Diplocaulus: The Amphibian with Boomerang-Shaped Skull
Diplocaulus is a fascinating genus of lepospondyl amphibians that lived during the Late Carboniferous to the Late Permian in North America and Africa. The name Diplocaulus means "double caul" and refers to the two long protrusions at the rear of its skull that give its head a distinctive boomerang-like shape. This article will explore the unique characteristics of Diplocaulus, … [Read more...] about Diplocaulus: The Amphibian with Boomerang-Shaped Skull