Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Panich52

(5,829 posts)
Fri Sep 18, 2015, 12:18 PM Sep 2015

Pre-reptile may be earliest known to walk upright on all fours

Science Daily

Pre-reptile may be earliest known to walk upright on all fours

Wandering an arid region of the ancient supercontinent of Pangea about 260-million years ago, the pre-reptile Bunostegos akokanensis is the oldest known creature to have walked upright on all fours, according to a newly published study.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150917110007.htm

2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Pre-reptile may be earliest known to walk upright on all fours (Original Post) Panich52 Sep 2015 OP
Interesting. longship Sep 2015 #1
small would be cute cow size a bit scary hollysmom Sep 2015 #2

longship

(40,416 posts)
1. Interesting.
Fri Sep 18, 2015, 12:42 PM
Sep 2015

Of course, it's only the earliest of its type until an earlier one is located, the way things go with these things.

It's always interesting to read about these, though.

R&K


Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Science»Pre-reptile may be earlie...