Ancient “Walking Tank” Crocodile Ancestor Fossil Unveiled Dating Back 215 Million Years, Researchers Announce New Species – Garzapelta muelleri
AUSTIN, Texas – New discoveries in the field of paleontology have shed light on the existence of ancient crocodile ancestors known as aetosaurs, offering a glimpse into a world that existed 215 million years ago. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin revealed the identification of a new species of aetosaur, named Garzapelta muelleri. These aetosaurs, reminiscent of modern crocodiles, roamed the Earth during the Triassic Period between 229 …