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    Arctic fossils mark move to land

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    Latest news from BBC : "Fossil animals found in Arctic Canada provide a snapshot of fish evolving into land animals, scientists say.

    The finds are giving researchers a fascinating insight into this key stage in the evolution of life on Earth. "

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    The team found three near-complete, well-preserved fossils of the new species, Tiktaalik roseae, in an area of the Arctic called the Nunavut Territory. The largest measures almost 3m (9 ft) in length.

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    wow! They certainly look weird. Wonder are there anymore alive ones maybe in the deep ocean?

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