Prehistoric Period

It is difficult to determine whether or whether the Wedge-snouted skink lived during the Mesozoic Era, although the Scincidae family to which it belongs has a lengthy history of evolution. In general, skinks have lived on Earth for tens of millions of years; they are members of the suborder Lacertilia, which is a lizard family.

Evidence of early lizards from the Mesozoic Era (from 252 to 66 million years ago) is provided by fossil records from the Jurassic and Cretaceous eras. Because the skink family is so large and varied, it's possible that some members lived at this time.

Due to the fragmented nature of fossil records and the low preservation of soft tissues, it is tough to establish particular data regarding the ancestry and present presence of the Wedge-snouted skink.

The peculiar snout and other characteristics of the wedge-snouted skink are the result of evolutionary changes that most likely took place over a long period of time. Our modern-day species may have evolved from more distant ancestors that adapted to shifting habitats and niches via natural selection.

More information on skinks' evolutionary history, including their existence in ancient times, may become available as paleontological study advances and well-preserved remains are found.

Considering the long history of lizards and the remarkable adaptability of the skink family, it is plausible to assume that there was a skink, perhaps an ancestor or a closely similar species, living in prehistoric times.

Over a long length of time, the Wedge-snouted skink may have adapted to the varied terrain of North Africa by developing traits that help it survive in dry climates.

Paleontological studies and findings may provide light on the evolutionary history of skinks, such as the Wedge-snouted skink, in the far past.