The article discusses the work of a palaeontologist who uncovers fossils of ancient amphibians, specifically Buettnererpeton bakeri, from a mass mortality event dating back 230 million years. Located at a site near Dubois, Wyoming, the palaeontologist describes the process of excavating the remains and the annual visits to continue uncovering these specimens. The research aims to gain insights into the biology of these creatures and the environmental conditions of their time.
The ongoing excavation of the Wyomng site reveals a wealth of fossilized remains, specifically those of Buettnererpeton bakeri, from a mass mortality event.
Each year, our field crew returns to the fossil site, steadily uncovering new insights from a past ecosystem rich with ancient amphibians.
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