Convergent evolution has resulted in all sorts of creatures that look very similar to one another. One of the most interesting examples is the case of the repeatedly evolving crocodiles, with various animals that lived millions of years apart all evolving this body plan.

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0:00 - Introduction
2:03 - Crocodilian Evolution
11:35 - Amphibians (Temnospondyls)
18:38 - Embolomeres
20:21 - Phytosaurs
24:34 - Choristodera
30:57 - Whales (Ambulocetus)
33:41 - Spinosaurs
36:56 - Conclusion