Northeast Desk, 2nd May: A breakthrough discovery by Geological Survey of India (GSI) explorers has revealed ancient fossils in Tolegre, located in the South Garo Hills of Meghalaya. Dating back an estimated 35-40 million years, these fossils were unearthed during the Core Geo Expedition’s exploration earlier this year in the remote Gongdap village near Tolegre.
The Core Geo Expedition team, comprising Tudor Tamas, Milton Sangma, and Salban Manda, expressed the rarity of the find, speculating that the fossils could belong to the genera Rhodocetus or Amulocetus, which are now extinct but considered ancestors of modern whales.
The GSI team plans to return to the site for further investigation, marking a significant milestone in paleontological research within India.
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