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This study investigates the taxonomic status of the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) using phylogenetic analysis of mitochondrial and nuclear markers, revealing a cryptic species, C. suchus, that complicates conservation efforts. Historical DNA from mummified specimens indicates that both lineages historically inhabited the Nile River, but current management practices may be harming the declining C. suchus populations. The findings emphasize the need for accurate species recognition in conservation pol
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