270-million-year-old amphibian ancestor named after Kermit the Frog
by Nilima Marshall
Mar 21, 2024
2 minutes
A newly discovered species of ancient amphibian ancestor that lived around 270 million years ago has been named after Kermit the Frog.
Scientists analysed the remains of an inch-long fossilised skull featuring large and oval-shaped eye sockets.
They named the prehistoric puppeteer Jim Henson.
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