Scientists Discover 240-Million-Year-Old "Chinese Dragon"
Scientists said the animal is similar to Tanystropheus hydroides, a marine reptile from the Middle Triassic period.
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Scientists said the animal is similar to Tanystropheus hydroides, a marine reptile from the Middle Triassic period.
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Paleontologists typically study for years to get their master's degree or Ph.D. in paleontology. This extensive academic background enables them to start
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