Meghalaya: GSI unearths 40-million-year-old fossils in South Garo Hills
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has unearthed fossils estimated to be between 35 to 40 million years old in Tolegre, South Garo Hills of Meghalaya.
- May 02, 2024,
- Updated May 02, 2024, 3:34 PM IST
Geological Survey of India (GSI) explorers have made a breakthrough, uncovering ancient fossils in Tolegre, South Garo Hills of Meghalaya. Estimated to be around 35-40 million years old, these fossils await further examination to determine their exact species.
Discovered during the Core Geo Expedition's exploration earlier this year, the fossils were found in the remote Gongdap village near Tolegre.
The Core Geo Expedition team, including Tudor Tamas, Milton Sangma, and Salban Manda, expressed the rarity of the find, speculating it could be linked to the genera Rhodocetus or Amulocetus (now extinct), considered ancestors of modern whales.
The GSI team is set to return to the site for further investigation, marking a significant milestone in paleontological research within India.