A team of researchers from Carleton University say a recent fossil discovery in Nova Scotia represents the earliest known examples of a creature exhibiting the behaviours of a parent.
and detail the discovery of a large and small lizard-like reptile known as aThe smaller reptile is positioned under the hind leg of the larger reptile, indicating the two were sharing the same den, according to the researchers.
The researchers said the preserved skeletons of both reptiles have unique features and represent a new species. Brian Hebert, who collaborated on the project, hopes the discovery also leads to further study in Nova Scotia.
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