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Decades-old fossil rediscovery reveals a fascinating new prehistoric species
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Paleontologists examining a fossil that sat overlooked for nearly 80 years have identified a brand-new, jackal-sized crocodile relative from 210 million years ago. Named Eosphorosuchus lacrimosa, this discovery sheds exciting new light on the rich biodiversity of ancient North America.
Paleontologists examining a fossil that sat overlooked for nearly 80 years have identified a brand-new, jackal-sized crocodile relative from 210 million years ago. Named Eosphorosuchus lacrimosa, this discovery sheds exciting new light on the rich biodiversity of ancient North America.