"Scientists Uncover Ancient Giant Amphibian and Lizard-Like Species in Australia"

Scientists at UNSW Sydney and the Australian Museum have formally named and described a new species of extinct giant amphibian called Arenaerpeton supinatus. The 240-million-year-old fossil was discovered in rocks intended for a garden retaining wall and shows nearly the entire skeleton, as well as the outlines of its skin. Arenaerpeton inhabited freshwater rivers in what is now known as the Sydney Basin during the Triassic period and is estimated to have been about 1.2m in length. The fossil is a significant find in Australian paleo history and will be on display at the Australian Museum later this year.