Showing posts with label Tertiary Period. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tertiary Period. Show all posts

Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Scientists find ancient fossils in Panama


Scientists find fossils that are millions of years old in Panama Canal 

PANAMA CITY (AP) — U.S. and Panamanian paleontologists have discovered fossils of several species that lived in Panama more than 20 million years ago. 

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute paleontologist Bruce MacFadden says in a statement the discovery will help to better understand the biodiversity and geological formation of the Central American isthmus during the Tertiary Period.


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