Mirasaura: Beast of the Week

 This week we will be checking out a newly published and super unique little creature, Mirasaura grouvogeli!Watercolor life reconstruction of Mirasaura grouvogeli by Christopher DiPiazza.Mirasaura was a reptile that lived in what is now France, during the late Triassic period, 247 million years ago.  Adults of this species may have grown to about 8-10 inches (20-25cm), The genus name translates to "Marvelous Reptile".  The species name, grouvogeli, honors Louis Grouvogel, who originally discover