A full-blown prehistoric ecosystem
from nearly 300 million years ago has been discovered thanks to
climate-change-induced snow melt in the Orobie Valtellinesi Park
in the province of Sondrio in northern Italy.
The find includes footprints of amphibians and reptiles, but
also plants, seeds, skin prints and even raindrops.
Brought to light by the melting of snow and ice caused by
climate change, the ecosystem preserves traces of life dating
back 280 million years.
The first finds, recovered a few days ago at 3,000 meters above
sea level with a spectacular operation supported by a
helicopter, were shown for the first time Wednesday at the
Natural History Museum in Milan.
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