A Reason for Optimism: Chance Rediscovery of Fossils Found in the 1960s Retell the Story of Giant, Globetrotting Amphibian | A Story Worth Sharing

A Reason for Optimism: Chance Rediscovery of Fossils Found in the 1960s Retell the Story of Giant, Globetrotting Amphibian | A Story Worth Sharing

Why this story matters: Behind the headlines, stories like this show how real-world solutions are taking shape. Quick summary: This story highlights recent developments related to science, showing how constructive action can lead to meaningful results. An artist’s interpretation of Aphaneramma – supplied by Pollyanna von Knorring 250 million years ago, the giant ancestors of today’s salamanders swam from the area of today’s Norwegian Arctic to the west coast of Australia. This monumental trip placed it, many years later, under the brushes and picks of paleontologists who incorrectly identified it. The fossils would later travel all over the world much like the animal did in life, before being placed in storage and forgotten about. A moment of great fortune reunited the ancient amphibian Aphaneramma with its native land, and it’s given Australian scientists a chance to iron out the family tapestry of these marine amphibians. Would you like to read more good news about Science , Luck , Animals …