US Edition167-Million-Year-Old Fossil Challenges Snake Evolution Theories
Breugnathair elgolensis, a 167-million-year-old fossil, combines snake-like jaws and lizard limbs, challenging previous views on early snake and lizard evolution, researchers say.
- Scientists have discovered a 167-million-year-old reptile named Breugnathair Elgolensis in the Scottish Highlands, which fed on early mammals and young dinosaurs.
- Breugnathair Elgolensis exhibits features of both lizards and snakes, challenging existing snake evolution theories.
- The research highlights the importance of understanding prehistoric species to gain insights into evolution.
- This discovery adds to the growing knowledge of Jurassic period reptiles and their ecological roles.
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New dinosaur species is found in Britain as researchers hail 'remarkable' discovery
A new species of Jurassic reptile has been discovered in Scotland thanks to a fossil recently studied. The ancient ancestor of lizards and snakes was found on the Isle of Skye and is thought to have lived around 167 million years ago. An international team of scientists, including researchers from National Museums Scotland (NMS), gave the species the Gaelic name Breugnathair elgolensis, meaning "false snake of Elgol" in reference to the area of …
Ancient Snake-Lizard Hybrid creature Discovered in Scotland
Scientists have discovered a 167-million-year-old reptile on Scotland’s Isle of Skye that appears to be a lizard and snake hybrid. Credit: Neil Howard – CC BY-NC 2.0 via Flickr. Scientists have discovered a 167-million-year-old reptile on Scotland’s Isle of Skye that appears to be a lizard and snake hybrid. Researchers say the discovery sheds new light on early squamate evolution and offers new clues about how snakes may have originated. The new…
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