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Two researchers wore goggles, snorkels and wet suits while exploring the underground stream. (John Young)
These Snorkeling Scientists Stumbled Upon a Surprising Trove of Fossils in a Texas Water Cave
They found remains of animals that have never been uncovered in Central Texas. The fossils hint that the region was warm, moist and forested 100,000 years ago
Sarah Kuta
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