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How A Chilean Coal Mine Revealed A Monster Snake
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The Cerrejon mine in Colombia is a major coal producer and a significant site for paleontological discoveries. It is renowned for unearthing fossils of the Titanoboa, a prehistoric snake that lived in a warm, swampy ecosystem 60 million years ago. The mine has also revealed other prehistoric creatures, providing insights into ancient climates and ecosystems. Despite its industrial purpose, the mine aids scientific research by exposing new fossil sites.
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