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289-Million-Year-Old Reptile Skin Fossil
March 24 , 2026
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- A rare reptile skin fossil discovered in Oklahoma of USA provides new evidence about early life on land.
- The fossil was found at Richards Spur and dates back to about 289 million years ago.
- It is considered the oldest known reptile skin fossil, pushing back the timeline of skin evolution.
- The skin shows non-overlapping, pebbled scales similar to modern crocodiles, indicating early adaptation to land.
- Special conditions like low oxygen, fine clay burial and natural oil helped preserve the soft tissue.
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