Based on the age of the geological formation in southwestern Gunma Prefecture where the specimens were uncovered, the species likely dates back 11.3 million years, museum officials said.

In Gunma, solar power stations have been especially targeted. Between January and November, 1,111 cases of such theft have been reported, an increase of 106 cases over the same period in 2023.

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