And The Mysteries Deepen…

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Additionally, fossils of this type are typically found upside down, as it’s believed these creatures died from being overturned. These peculiar circumstances led many to believe that the discovery was staged. But then…

A Mystery Uncovered

There were mysteries surrounding the coincidences that were easily explained away by scientists. The mud, which Jose had cleared away before capturing these photos, acted as a natural barrier for the fossil from the outside world, preserving it for thousands of years. Adrian Lister, an expert of the Natural History Museum in London declared that it was indeed real.