240-Million-Year-Old 'Dragon' Fossil Discovered
Researchers in China have unveiled the fossils of Dinocephalosaurus orientalis, an ancient marine creature known as the "Chinese dragon," which lived around 240 million years ago during the Triassic period. This creature, notable for its long neck with 32 vertebrae, used its flexible neck and flippered limbs to catch prey in shallow waters. The discovery, detailed in a recent study, highlights the unique adaptations of this species to open waters and adds to the understanding of marine life evolution during the Triassic period.