| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Fatehpur, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan |
| Discovery | Fossils of a winged reptile from the Jurassic period (estimated 180 million years ago). |
| Discovery Site | Excavation of a pond by villagers. |
| Findings | Large bone-like structure and stone fossils as hard as wood. |
| Estimated Size | Creature: 8 to 10 feet long; Structure: 6 to 7 feet long. |
| Type of Fossil | Possible vertebrate fossils, likely from a flying herbivorous dinosaur. |
| Significance | Potentially the first flying reptile discovered in the Lathi Formation of Jaisalmer. |
| Lathi Formation | Known for abundant fossil deposits, offering insights into the Jurassic period. |
| Previous Findings | Fossils from Akal and Thaiyat, also linked to the dinosaur era. |
| Next Steps | Detailed examination by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and Geological Survey of India (GSI) to determine age and species. |
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