Last-known crocodile in Europe lived in Spain 4.5 million years ago, researchers say

A tooth unearthed in Spain and dating to the Pliocene is the latest evidence of a crocodile ever found in Europe and supports the idea crocs crossed over from Africa about 6.2 million years ago.

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