Located 250 kilometers from Brisbane in Southeast Queensland, the small town of Murgeon has a population of 2,000 residents and is recognized as a significant site for fossil discoveries. A report released today in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology reveals that a team of paleontologists has uncovered the oldest crocodile eggshells ever found in Australia, dating back 55 million years.
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Produced By: Thomas Koutis
Featured In Story: Dr Michael David Stein – Paleontologist From University of New South Wales
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 13 November 2025