The detail of the skull, vertebrae and ribs of a superbly preserved ancient python from 47 million years ago. The Eocene remains from the Messel Pit
The detail of the skull, vertebrae and ribs of a superbly preserved ancient python from 47 million years ago. The Eocene remains from the Messel Pit in Germany are some of the best in the world
Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Messel, Germany
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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