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Ancient Marine Reptile Fossil Discovery
A newly discovered fossil of the ancient marine reptile Austronaga minuta, which lived around 245 million years ago, provides insights into early ocean predators. The specimen is exceptionally well-preserved.
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New Scientist
A stunningly intact marine reptile named Austronaga minuta that lived around 245 million years ago may have looked like a miniature version of more famous later ocean predators, like plesiosaurs
2026-07-29 18:00 UTC