Cast of Mesosaurus

Fossils of Mesosaurus, a small reptile that swam in shallow coastal waters about 275 million years ago but could not have crossed an ocean, occur in both South America and Africa.

Glossopteris

Fossils of the land plant Glossopteris, all roughly 300 million years old, are found in Africa, South America, Australia, India, and Antarctica.

Glossopteris

Fossils of the land plant Glossopteris, all roughly 300 million years old, are found in Africa, South America, Australia, India, and Antarctica.

Mesosaurus

Fossils of Mesosaurus, a small reptile that swam in shallow coastal waters about 275 million years ago but could not have crossed an ocean, occur in both South America and Africa.