Claudia Steffensen discovered peculiar rock designs while hiking and realized they were prehistoric footprints, leading to the revelation of a 280 million-year-old ecosystem.
The initial find at 1,700 meters led experts to discover hundreds of fossilized footprints across a mapped area, signifying the existence of prehistoric reptiles, amphibians, and insects.
This discovery sheds light on ecosystems that existed prior to dinosaurs, emphasizing the impact of climate change in revealing significant paleontological sites.
The melting snow and ice in the northern Italian Alps have intensified over the years due to the climate crisis, unveiling extraordinary ancient life forms.
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