Salamanders from the Mesozoic Yanliao and Jehol Biotas of Northern China

Explore the fascinating world of ancient salamanders in this 46-minute lecture from the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. Discover the remarkable fossil finds from Jurassic and Cretaceous fossil lakes in northern China, including tens of thousands of well-preserved salamander skeletons with intact gills and soft structures. Learn about the diversity, life histories, development, and relationships of these ancient amphibians, gaining new insights into the early evolutionary history of salamanders. Join Dr. Jia Jia from the University of Calgary as she presents these amazing fossil discoveries and their significance in understanding the Mesozoic Yanliao and Jehol Biotas of Northern China.

Salamanders from the Mesozoic Yanliao and Jehol Biotas of Northern China