Venezuela Uncovers 100-Million-Year-Old Marine Reptile Fossils in Táchira

Venezuelas paleontologists have discovered 100-million-year-old marine reptile fossils, including a new tooth of Laquintasaura, in Táchira, marking a significant find for the field of paleontology.

• During a fieldwork campaign in Táchira, Venezuelan scientists uncovered a new fossilized tooth of Laquintasaura, a notable marine reptile from the age of dinosaurs.
• The discovery was announced by Gabriela Jiménez, Venezuelas Minister of Science and Technology, emphasizing the importance of paleontology in understanding the regions prehistoric life.
• This finding contributes to the broader study of Ichthyosauria, a group of marine reptiles, highlighting Venezuelas potential as a rich site for paleontological research.