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New Ancient Reptile Species
March 14 , 2026
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- Scientists discovered a new ancient reptile species named Sonselasuchus cedrus that lived about 225–201 million years ago during the Late Triassic period.
- These fossils were found in Petrified Forest National Park, US.
- The species belongs to the shuvosaurid group, a lineage of reptiles related to ancient crocodile ancestors within the archosaur group.
- The discovery helps scientists understand the evolution and diversity of reptiles that lived alongside early dinosaurs.
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