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A fossil uncovered on the Isle of Skye has been identified as a new species of Jurassic reptile, believed to be an ancient ancestor of modern snakes and lizards. ‌

The discovery, published by an international team of researchers including National Museums Scotland (NMS), reveals the remains of a species that lived around 167 million years ago. ‌

It has been named Breugnathair elgolensis, meaning “false snake of Elgol” in Gaelic, after the southern Skye area where it was found. ‌

The specimen shows a striking combination of features. It possessed jaws and recurved teeth resembling those of a python , yet retained the limbs and proportions of a lizard.

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Researchers say it is one of the most complete Jurassic lizards known to science an

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