Jehol Biota, Early Cretaceous fossil site in northeastern China.
The Jehol Biota contains exceptionally preserved fossils of birds, dinosaurs, mammals, and plants from 133 to 120 million years ago in sedimentary layers.
Scientists first documented the Jehol Biota in 1959, with the formal name publication occurring in 1962 by researcher Gu to replace the term Jehol Fauna.
The name Jehol originates from the former Rehe Province in China, reflecting the regional connection to this significant paleontological discovery site.
The fossil beds extend across three formations: Huajiying, Yixian, and Jiufotang, located in northern Hebei, western Liaoning, and southeast Inner Mongolia.
The preservation quality allows scientists to study microscopic details, including soft tissues, feathers, stomach contents, and even color patterns of ancient organisms.
GPS coordinates: 41.30000,122.60000
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