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210-million-year-old fossil found in Africa surprises scientists
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A 210-million-year-old fossil discovered in Africa is giving researchers an unexpected look at a previously hidden part of the continent's ancient life. The find is described as taking even scientists by surprise, underlining how much remains to be learned about the organisms that once lived in the region. The discovery has been shared widely among readers interested in palaeontology, dinosaurs and fossils, adding to ongoing discussion about Africa's underexplored fossil record and what further discoveries there might reveal.
Why now: A remarkably old fossil discovery with surprising scientific implications is drawing attention to Africa's underexplored palaeontology.
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