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- 1Fossil long known as world's oldest reptile dethroned▼Fossil long known as world’s oldest reptile dethroned
Scientists have concluded that a fossil long celebrated as the world's oldest reptile does not hold that title after new research challenged its classification. The finding removes the specimen from its landmark status in the reptile family tree, prompting researchers to reconsider which creature truly deserves the record. Details of the reclassification and the fossil now claiming the crown are drawing attention in the palaeontology community.