Stem snake from Brazil

Paleontologists described a new species of stem snakes, Tametara mirim, that inhabited the territory of modern Brazil at the end of the Cretaceous period, 75-85 million years ago.

This ancient reptile reached a length of about 40 centimeters.

According to researchers, Tametara mirim, judging by the structure of its skull, brain, and inner ear, led a burrowing lifestyle.

The discovery of T. mirim indicates that stem snakes reached significant ecological and anatomical diversity.

This information was published in the journal Nature.

Source: N+1