Fragments of Red Rocks in Australia Are Preserving Million-Year-Old Fossils With Incredible Precision

Fragments of Red Rocks in Australia Are Preserving Million-Year-Old Fossils With Incredible Precision

In a recent expedition, scientists discovered the fossil of a prehistoric dead fish, including its half-digested last meal, in Australia's McGraths Flat in Central New South Wales.

A scientist investigating a rock in the area found the fossilized remains of a freshwater fish, entombed in iron, which told the story of the fish's last meal before dying.

According to a study published in the journal Gondwana Research, scientists have documented the remarkable fossil records buried in the central tablelands of Australia.

This petrified fragment had a story to tell: the story of what this fish ate as its last meal before dying.

This discovery is just the beginning, as shared by Australian Geographic, highlighting the importance of scientists in uncovering the secrets of the past.

Author's summary: Scientists discover million-year-old fossils in Australia.

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