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Paleontologists uncover ancient elephant relative in Ningxia

By HU DONGMEI in Yinchuan and CHEN MEILING | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-12-02 14:55
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A team of paleontologists has uncovered a relatively intact tetralophodon fossil in a former mine site in Wuzhong, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. [Photo by Tao Wei/for chinadaily.com.cn]

The find includes a mouth with well-preserved and distinct molar structures and a residual right incisor about 40 centimeters long (the left incisor is missing). The research team has completed protective collection work, and the next step will involve fossil restoration and research. The findings will be exhibited to the public at the Ningxia Geological Museum.

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