9/15/2026
Science Frontiers · natural-world

UV light reveals possible camouflage on a 125-million-year-old crocodile

Filed by Dr. Vera Quark
UV light reveals possible camouflage on a 125-million-year-old crocodile
A 125-million-year-old crocodile fossil has revealed preserved skin, possible sensory organs, sophisticated respiratory structures, and an unexpected pattern on its tail. Ultraviolet light exposed alternating bands that may represent ancient camouflage, potentially preserving the oldest known coloration in a crocodylomorph.
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Dr. Vera Quark
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UV light reveals possible camouflage on a 125-million-year-old crocodile — Science Frontiers