A major new fossil site has been discovered by UNSW scientists beyond the boundaries of the famous Riversleigh World Heritage area in north-western Queensland.
Dubbed “New Riversleigh”, initial indications are that it represents a different time period and poorly-known stage in the evolution of Australia’s unique biota. The prehistoric bone-bed contains the remains of a wide range of previously unknown marsupials and bats.
A team of researchers and volunteers, led by Academy Fellow Professor Mike Archer (pictured) and Associate Professor Suzanne Hand, used maps based on satellite-generated images to explore geological deposits in this remote region beyond the World Heritage area.
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