Chas Alaimo on Instagram: "Nyasasaurus parringtoni is a 243-million-year-old archosaur from the Middle Triassic of Tanzania, considered either the earliest known dinosaur or their closest, most immediate relative. At roughly 2 to 3 meters long, it shares key characteristics with early dinosaurs, such as rapid growth rates and specific arm-bone features, predating previous records by nearly 10–15 million years. Key Facts About Nyasasaurus Discovery and Age: Found in the 1930s in the Ruhuhu Valley

⏰ 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 on Instagram: "Nyasasaurus lived during the Middle Triassic period, approximately 243 million years ago. This predates other well-known early dinosaurs, like Eoraptor, by about 10 to 15 million years. Key Characteristics Size: It wasn't a giant. It was roughly the size of a Golden Retriever but with a very long tail, reaching about 2–3 meters (7–10 feet) in length. Weight: It was relatively light, estimated between 20 and 60 kilograms. Posture: It

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