Ancient Footprints Rewrite Reptile Evolutionary History

Imagine tiny animal footprints found in old rocks!

Scientists in Australia found some from a very long time ago, even before dinosaurs!

These footprints show that the animals that became reptiles, like lizards and snakes, might have been around much earlier than we thought.

They had claws and different-sized feet, which helps scientists tell what kind of animal it was.

This discovery is like finding a secret clue that helps us understand how reptiles first came to be and how they changed over time.

It helps us see how animals moved onto land and eventually became the many creatures we see today, including birds and even us!