The downpours lasted more than a million years... 倾盆大雨持续了超过100万年
In northern Pangaea, moisture-laden winds hit a 3,000-meter-high ridge... 在盘♥古♥大♥陆♥北部 潮湿的风遇上3000米高的山脊
the forces of nature would send the story of life in a completely new direction. 自然的力量 会将生命的故事带向一个全新的方向
It's a technique as successful for crocodiles now 这是一种成功的技巧 对于如今的鳄鱼是如此
in a way the reptiles perfected millions of years ago. 爬行动物在数百万年前 将这种方法予以完善
Crocodiles can slow their heart rate to just two beats a minute... 鳄鱼能够将心跳降至每分钟两次
this group of ancient reptiles made a huge evolutionary step. 这群古代爬行动物 就迈出了巨大的进化步伐