"Southern France Unveils World-Class 470-Million-Year-Old Fossil Site"

A new fossil site, the Cabrières Biota, has been discovered in Montagne Noire, France, dating back to the Lower Ordovician period around 470 million years ago. This site contains over 400 well-preserved fossils, including rare soft elements, and provides insights into Ordovician polar ecosystems. The discovery suggests that the area served as a refuge for species during a time of intense global warming, offering a glimpse into the past and its potential implications for the future.