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The asteroid killed the dinosaurs - why crocodiles survived

So, why did crocodiles survive the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago? A UCL-led team analyzed more than 7,000 fossils and evidence from over 400 living and extinct species to trace how crocodile relatives responded to changing climates. Their models suggest that warm regions near the equator remained suitable after the impact, offering survivors a refuge while dinosaur habitats shrank. And here's the thing: crocodile relatives had followed warm climates for millions of years, a lasting preference that may have helped them endure and recover.
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