New species of 240-million-year-old prehistoric animal could reshape dinosaur origins timeline

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What happened

A new prehistoric animal species from Tanzania dating to around 240 million years ago, during the Triassic period, has been described by an international team of researchers.

Key facts

  • A new prehistoric animal species from Tanzania dating to around 240 million years ago, during the Triassic period, has been described by an international team of researchers.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:10:01 UTC.

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