During the time of Pangaea, an ancestor of modern crocodiles inhabited the region marked by the star in this map (left in the figure below).
Where would you expect to find fossils of this animal today (the map on the right)?

Question

During the time of Pangaea, an ancestor of modern crocodiles inhabited the region marked by the star in this map (left in the figure below). 
Where would you expect to find fossils of this animal today (the map on the right)?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Based on the location of the star in the map and considering the breakup of Pangaea, it is likely that fossils of this ancestor of modern crocodiles would be found in modern-day Africa.

During the Time of Pangaea, an Ancestor of Modern Crocodiles