A report on ScienceDaily describes a 125-million-year-old crocodile fossil that has yielded more than bones. Under ultraviolet light, researchers observed alternating bands along the tail, a pattern that may represent ancient camouflage. The source is careful to frame this as a possibility rather than a settled conclusion.
The same fossil is notable for its soft-tissue preservation, including skin, possible sensory organs, and sophisticated respiratory structures. That combination makes it an unusually informative specimen for a crocodile relative of this age.
Since only one source was reviewed, there are no conflicting accounts to compare. The findings are presented as preliminary, with the camouflage interpretation left open.