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Study describes oldest known evidence of fossilised skin

A new study describes the oldest known evidence of fossilised skin. The skin, which has a pebbled surface and most closely resembles crocodile skin, belonged to an early species of Palaeozoic reptile, 541-252 million years ago.

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

Ancestor of all land herbivores identified

A small lizard-like creature that lived more than 300 million years ago is believed to be the earliest known ancestor of plant-eating mammals.

Wed, 16 Apr, 2014

Oldest dinosaur embryos identified

PALEONTOLOGISTS have just identified the world’s oldest known dinosaur embryos, according to a paper in the current Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.

Mon, 15 Nov, 2010

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Study describes oldest known evidence of fossilised skin

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