Hiker Uncovers 280-Million-Year-Old Ecosystem in the Alps
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A 280-million-year-old fossilized ecosystem, predating dinosaurs, has been discovered in the Italian Alps, revealing footprints of extinct animals and plant fossils. The find, made possible by receding glaciers due to climate change, includes imprints of reptiles and invertebrates from the Permian period. The preservation of these fossils was aided by ancient geological processes and provides insights into past climate conditions similar to today's warming trends.
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