Fossil found in Central Java

BOJONEGORO, Central Java: A 27-year-old from Drajat village, in Bojonegoro, has found fossilized bones he believes may be of a prehistoric animal while digging in a paddy field.

"At first we thought they were just regular animal bones, but after looking at them further we became curious and reported it to village officials," said Purwanto as quoted by Antara.

Three triangular shaped fossils were found. They were about 20 centimeters in length and width, with a weight of 2.1 kilograms each.

It is believed that they are the fossilized teeth of a prehistoric animal. (mds)