240-million-year-old giant “sand creeper” found hidden in retaining wall
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240-million-year-old giant “sand creeper” found hidden in retaining wall
A forgotten fossil hidden inside a garden wall has turned out to be one of Australia’s most remarkable prehistoric discoveries. Scientists have now identified the 240-million-year-old amphibian, Arenaerpeton supinatus, revealing an almost perfectly preserved skeleton—complete with rare traces of skin. This ancient river predator, about 1.2 meters long, looked somewhat like a giant salamander but was bulkier and armed with fearsome fang-like teet…
Researchers from UNSW Sydney and the Australian Museum have identified a 240-million-year-old amphibian fossil, named Arenaerpeton supinatus. The discovery occurred in a retaining wall in Australia and reveals a nearly perfectly preserved skeleton, including rare traces of skin. Identification of the Arenaerpeton supinatus fossil: The Arenaerpeton supinatus fossil, whose name means ‘supine sand creeper’, was found by a retired farmer who used st…
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