Oldest reptile that could shed its tail to escape predators identified

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TORONTO: Scientists have identified ancient reptiles dating back to 289 million years ago that could detach their tails to escape the grasp of their predators – the oldest known example of such behaviour. The reptiles, called Captorhinus, weighed less than …

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