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Ancient reptile fossil reveals earliest breathing system in amniotes

A 289-million-year-old reptile fossil discovered near Richards Spur has provided the earliest known evidence of a breathing system in amniotes. The find offers crucial insight into the evolution of respiration in reptiles, birds, and mammals, helping scientists better understand how modern breathing mechanisms developed

28 Apr 2026 8:30 am