Tag: Fossil

Ancient reptile fossil shines new light on early marine evolution

Scientists have discovered a 246 million-year-old marine reptile fossil, the oldest of its kind to be found in the Southern Hemisphere, shining a new light on the early evolution of marine mammals. The greatest mass extinction event in the fossil record – known as “The Great Dying” – occurred some 252 million years ago, wiping […]

Fossil Hunters in India Found What Could Be the Biggest Snake Ever Discovered

Two researchers discovered what may be the longest snake ever to have crawled across the continent when they uncovered the fossilized remains of a partial vertebral column in Western India. Measurements and calculations by the researchers determined the ancient snake, identified as Vasuki indicus, grew about longer than a school bus. A pair of biologists […]