Long shot science leads to revised age for land-animal ancestor

ScienceDaily
May 29, 2025, 7:46 pm287 pts
The fossils of ancient salamander-like creatures in Scotland are among the most well-preserved examples of early stem tetrapods -- some of the first animals to make the transition from water to land. Thanks to new research, scientists believe that these creatures are 14 million years older than previously…

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