Prehistoric fossil ecosystem found in Valtellina

BAKU – A full-blown prehistoric ecosystem from nearly 300 million years ago has been discovered after a climate-change-induced snow melt in the Orobie Valtellinesi Park in the province of Sondrio in northern Italy, according to ANSA.

The find includes footprints of amphibians and reptiles, as well as 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. (PNA)