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Study Reveals Surprising Force Behind Crocodiles' Bizarre Head Scales


How did the crocodile get its smile? The functions that give the reptile its signature wrinkled snout aren't quite the same as those responsible for the rest of its scales, with precise mechanical processes folding the scaly leer into shape long before hatching.

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