Hey science fans! Australia just dropped a major history bombshell with the discovery of what might be the oldest fossil footprints of a reptile-like animal, dated to around 350 million years ago. These ancient marks suggest that life took a fast track from ocean dwellers to land explorers!
This finding shakes up our understanding of evolution. Just as tech startups in bustling cities like Bangalore and Jakarta innovate at lightning speed, these early creatures adapted to terrestrial life much quicker than we previously thought – from ocean emergence around 400 million years ago to full land life in a blink 🚀.
So next time you’re scrolling on your mobile, remember that our planet’s history is full of surprises waiting to be discovered. Keep exploring, stay curious, and let science inspire you every day! 🔍
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Ancient reptile footprints reshape timeline of land animal evolution
cgtn.com
