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March 12, 2024

Albuquerque, NM – An international team of researchers that includes a research associate from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) has discovered a new species of carnivorous amphibian that lived nearly 300 million years ago. 

Earlier this year, NMMNHS research associate Larry Rinehart, in collaboration with researchers from Urweltmuseum GEOSKOP in Thallichtenberg, Germany, Naturhistorisches Museum Schloss Bertholdsburg in Schleusingen, Germany, and other international partners, published a paper in the Journal of Paleontology identifying the newly discovered amphibian as Stenokranio boldi

“Not only does this discovery increase our understanding of life before the dinosaurs, but it also demonstrates the value of international collaboration in paleontology,” said NMMNHS Executive Director Dr. Anthony Fiorillo. “We’re proud to see our museum listed alongside... Read More...

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