Fossil Discovery Reveals Giant Ancient Salamander

Fossil discovery reveals giant ancient salamander

A giant, strong-jawed salamander once tunneled through ancient Tennessee soil. And thanks to a fossil unearthed near East Tennessee State University, scientists now better understand how it helped shape Appalachian amphibian diversity.

Giant salamander fossil unearthed at Gray Fossil Site

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Researchers at the Gray Fossil Site have discovered the remains of a giant salamander that once called prehistoric Appalachia home. According to a news release from East Tennessee State University (ETSU), the giant plethodontid salamander was strong-jawed and possessed a powerful bite. New guidance on hemp-derived cannabinoid products: What will change on Jan. 1, 2026 The species, Dynamognathus robertsoni, was …

ETSU Fossil Discovery Reveals Giant Ancient Salamander

A giant, strong-jawed salamander once tunneled through ancient Tennessee soil. ...

Scientists uncover massive fossil salamander

The fossil found near East Tennessee State University leads to a better understanding of how it helped shape Appalachian amphibian diversity.  The post Scientists uncover massive fossil salamander appeared first on Archaeology Wiki.

Giant Ancient Salamander Unearthed in ETSU Fossil Discovery

Deep beneath the ancient soils of northeastern Tennessee, a remarkable discovery has emerged, shedding new light on the evolutionary history of Appalachian amphibians. Paleontologists and geoscientists at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and the Gray Fossil Site & Museum have uncovered the fossil remains of a giant, strong-jawed salamander, representing a lineage previously unrecognized in the region. This significant find not only enriche…