Chinese scientists found a well-preserved Sumatran rhino skull in Asia's longest cave in Guizhou province, shedding light on ancient ecology and extinction.

Chinese scientists discovered a fossilized Sumatran rhino skull, a critically endangered species, in Asia's longest cave in Guizhou province. The well-preserved skull, found in the Shuanghe Cave, could enrich understanding of the region's ancient ecology and provide insights into the rhino's extinction in China. The complete skull, with visible teeth, was buried under sediment from a seasonal underground river.

July 22, 2024
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