Paris, Sept 10, 2025 (AFP) - Oldest known lizard ancestor discovered in England

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2025-09-10
Scientists announced Wednesday they have discovered the oldest-known member of the lizard family in southwest England, a tiny creature that used its surprisingly large teeth to hunt cockroaches 242 million years ago. The ancient reptile, which lived during the Middle Triassic epoch shortly before the rise of the dinosaurs, was so small its entire body could fit in the palm of a human hand. "The new animal is unlike anything yet discovered and has......
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