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How 380-Million-Year-Old Lungfish Jawbones Reveal the Origins of Earth’s First Land Animals

How 380-Million-Year-Old Lungfish Jawbones Reveal the Origins of Earth’s First Land Animals

A new study published in iScience reveals intriguing insights into the evolutionary origins of mammals through the detailed analysis of 380-million-year-old lungfish jawbones found in the Gogo fossil field, located in northern Western Australia. This cutting-edge research offers a unique glimpse into the predatory habits of ancient lungfish and their significant role in the transition from aquatic to terrestrial life. …

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What’s Earth’s lowest point on land?

What’s Earth’s lowest point on land?

The highest point on Earth’s surface is the top of Mount Everest, which towers more than 29,000 feet (8,800 meters) above sea level. But what’s the lowest point on land? The lowest spot on dry land are the banks of the Dead Sea in the Middle East. These lie about 1,300 feet (430 m) below sea level, according to the …

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