Imagine discovering a relic from a time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth! 🦖 That's exactly what happened recently in the Three Gorges Reservoir area in Yunyang County, southwest China's Chongqing.
Researchers have unearthed fossils of a herbivorous reptile species dating back around 170 million years to the early Middle Jurassic period. With a head about the size of an apple 🍎 and three rows of large teeth, this ancient creature adds a thrilling chapter to our understanding of prehistoric life.
\"This reptile is unlike anything we've seen before,\" said Wang Ping, a researcher at the municipal bureau of geology and minerals exploration. \"Its unique features give us new insights into the diversity of species that existed millions of years ago.\"
The Three Gorges area is already famous for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural history, but this discovery takes its cool factor to the next level! 😎
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Prehistoric reptile fossil found in China's Three Gorges area
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