Scientists Unearth 247-Million-Year-Old ‘Wonder’ Fossil Unlike Anything Seen Before

An international team of researchers has published a groundbreaking study in Nature, revealing that early reptiles from the Triassic period had distinctive skin structures that served as an alternative to feathers. Body coverings like hair and feathers have played a vital role throughout evolutionary history. They provided insulation that supported warm-bloodedness and served functions such [...]

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