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Scientists Unveil Fossils of Gaiasia jennyae, Giant Pre-Dinosaur Predator

Jul 3, 2024, 07:35 PM

Scientists have unveiled fossils of a giant, salamander-like creature named Gaiasia jennyae, which lived approximately 272 million years ago in Namibia, predating the dinosaurs by 40 million years. This fang-toothed amphibian was a top predator in its ecosystem, ruling the waters during the ice age. The discovery of Gaiasia jennyae provides new insights into the evolution of stem tetrapods and reshapes our understanding of prehistoric life.