76-million-Year-Old ‘Monster’ Lizard Discovered in Utah
A team of researchers has discovered a 76-million-year-old species of lizard, Bolg amondol, in Utah, shedding light on the state’s ancient ecosystem. The raccoon-sized monster is considered a precursor to modern Gila monsters and offers insights into what Utah’s environment was like during the Late Cretaceous Period. The fossil, which was unearthed from Grand Staircase-Escalante … Read more