Colombia discovered a treasure of 5 million years old paleontology

Colombian scientists say they have found a treasure trove of paleontologists in a cave in the northern state of Santander, with a series of fossils of large mammals living in the area 5 million years ago.

This is the first time scientists have discovered an ancient creature "cemetery" in the Americas in the cave, which provides better preservation of these fossils.

Colombian scientist finds a treasure trove of paleontologists in a cave in the northern state of Santander.(Source: colombiareports.com).

Experts at the National University and Colombia's Humboldt Institute said they had discovered the vertebrae, bone fragments, jaws and teeth of the last Ice Age herbivores and carnivores. - Early Pleistocene.

The researchers also affirmed that this is one of the most important discoveries in the last decade in Colombia, helping scientists know and understand more about the evolution of the giant American animals and the effects of the variable. climate change with them.

In order to preserve the monuments and facilitate further research on the area, the Colombian Government did not disclose the exact location of the caves.

Colombia is recognized as one of the richest biodiversity countries, with 50 nature reserves and five biosphere reserves.