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Fossils of Gaiasia jennyae, Giant Salamander-like Predator, Found in Namibia

Jul 3, 2024, 07:08 PM

Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like creature named Gaiasia jennyae that roamed Namibia 280 million years ago. This fang-toothed amphibian with sharp fangs was a top predator in the ice age, living 40 million years before the first dinosaurs. The discovery reshapes our understanding of stem tetrapods and their evolution.