The Economic Times

In 80 million BCE, an ancient reptile left behind a crucial fossil showing how limbs disappeared. 80 million years later, scientists found it suggested early snakes may have evolved across both land and water

An ancient fossil discovered in Brazil offers new insights into snake evolution. This 80-million-year-old specimen suggests early snakes inhabited varied environments. Researchers found the fossil represents a new species named Tametara mirim. Its brain structure indicates it likely lived underground, unlike other early snakes. This discovery highlights significant diversity in early snake lifestyles and features.