473 First discovery in the world
The headlamp can only shine on a small piece in front of Liu Wei's eyes, and the audience in the live broadcast room can only see a small area, but Liu Wei's eyes can see the overall appearance clearly.
In the perspective of the live broadcast, the audience guessed that what they saw was a fossil, and it was possible that it was the same as what they saw when they came in before, which was the fossil of some ancient creature.
Liu Wei's expression was still in a state of surprise.
He had never seen such a dense pile of fossils, and the surrounding fossil fragments seemed to be able to be put together into a complete creature.
What's even more incredible is that the fossilized skull and some scattered awl-shaped fossils revealed at his feet made the deep memories in his mind emerge with photos of similar scientific research materials.
He slowly crouched down.
Reaching out and digging the soft soil at his feet, the soil was not soaked with sedimentary water, but was still somewhat dry.
Liu Wei pulled out the dagger pinned to his waist, and cautiously, like an archaeological, gently lifted the soil that he had locked onto the edge of the awl-shaped fossil.
"Found a treasure?"
"Ah Wei, have you found any cultural relics?"
"Looks like it's a big shipment!"
"I don't see it, it's still a treasure here!"
The cool breeze in the cave was blowing out.
Liu Wei didn't say a word.
Sean continued his prayers.
The atmosphere was somewhat eerie.
After Liu Wei lifted the layer of soil, he reached out and held the awl-shaped fossil and tried it, as if he could pull it out.
He mastered his power and pulled out the fossil little by little.
Raise your head, raise your hand, and the headlamp shines on the fossil you are holding.
Liu Wei fell into thought.
"What is this?"
"Feels like teeth?"
"Such a big tooth! Damn, I don't know how big this creature is?"
"Could it be the legendary saber-toothed tiger!"
Liu Wei held the fossil, squatted on the ground and carefully moved his feet, wiping away the soil layer covering the surface of the rest of the fossils little by little.
Inside his brain, a huge creature was immediately constructed.
Ancient creatures living millions of years ago.
Liu Wei did not continue to use the dagger to dig up other fossils, some of which were already deeply embedded in the soil and stone crevices, and his tools were too unprofessional for fear of destroying the integrity of the fossils.
Liu Wei took the awl-shaped fossil in his hand and faced the live broadcast room, "Brothers, according to the analysis of the information I have had, the identity of the owner of the fossil in front of me should be an ancient ape."
It is very likely that it is a giant ape that lived in China, India, and Southeast Asia millions of years ago!"
The atmosphere in the live broadcast room suddenly boiled.
"Great ape?"
"Is it King Kong?"
"it, beat that dinosaur King Kong?"
"Ah Wei, can you judge its shape?"
", no wonder the orangutan has been praying, it should have regarded the fossil of the giant ape as its ancestor!"
The camera focused on the awl-shaped fossil in Liu Wei's hand, and Liu Wei popularized science: "The fossil in my hand is very likely to be the tooth of a giant ape, according to scientists' research on vertebrates, as well as the relevant fossil data excavated.
Great apes have very well-developed canine teeth, five times larger than apes, and can easily bite off a bamboo with the size of a bowl.
For the time being, I could only pull out this one canine tooth, but I looked closely at this mound of earth and rocks, and there were more than a dozen molars, and I had little expertise in excavation, and I had no decent tools on my hands.
So I have to tell this discovery to the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology in Malaysia, these fossils have great scientific value for the study of the great ape species and even the evolution of human civilization!"
From Liu Wei's tone, the audience can hear how precious the fossils in front of them are.
At the same time, they have all kinds of imaginations about the giant ape.
The barrage in the live broadcast room is like a science fiction work.
Liu Wei stepped back to the side, waiting for Sean's prayer to finish.
After Sean opened his eyes, he smiled at Liu Wei.
Liu Wei said to it very seriously: "Sean, I know that this place is your secret base, and I also know that you are praying to that pile of fossils, but I want to tell you that it is not your ancestor, it is a close relative of the Asian orangutan, and it is a completely different species from you."
Sean, forgive me, I have to tell your country what I saw, and only scientists can unlock its secrets and better protect it!"
Liu Wei felt very sorry.
Sean is willing to share his treasure with him, but he has to hand over the fossil that Sean misunderstood to the Malaysian government.
Because in the world, such a complete preserved fossil of a great ape is too rare.
After Canadian scientists discovered fossils and named them "giant apes" in 1935 by the Dutchman Konny, for nearly a century, the world's paleovertebrate research institutes have not stopped scientific research on species such as giant apes, but due to the limited number of fossils excavated, the research level is still at a shallow level.
And the integrity of the fossil found by Liu Wei today is the most complete fossil of a giant ape corpse found for the first time in a century.
Now there are a lot of people watching the live broadcast, and there are also many foreigners watching Liu Wei's video on the Internet, since it has been discovered, if it is not handed over to the government for safekeeping, it may be stolen as a treasure by criminals.
Not only does it destroy the fossil, but it also destroys its integrity, and scientific research will have serious limitations.
Liu Wei's move was also a last resort.
Sean seemed to understand Liu Wei's words.
It's a little unhappy.
It walked out.
Liu Wei followed.
Sean sat at the entrance of the cave.
Liu Wei stretched out his hand and put his hand on its shoulder, looked at the moonlight above his head, and comforted, "Sean, I know that you are not happy that I do this, and I owe you a little."
But think about it, how do the staff of the reserve take care of you?
There are many more animals in this rainforest, that is, your neighbors or your food need to be protected.
This is a complete ecological chain, and the protection measures taken for you are built on the basis of knowing you well enough, so they need to learn more about the evolution of species, in order to protect the great home of the earth.
Earth, you know, right? It's the land under your feet, and I think you must wish you had more friends or food, right?
Sean, don't blame me, okay?"
Liu Wei turned his head and smiled at it.
Sean's eyes reflected Liu Wei's face in the moonlight.
It moved its lips.
Two big eyes watery.
It's a little uncomfortable.
Liu Wei hugged it on his shoulder, Sean leaned on Liu Wei's shoulder, sobbed, and its big pie face rubbed on Liu Wei's shoulder, wiping away the overflowing tears.
In any case, it likes Liu Wei as a human friend, and it knows better that the staff of the rainforest reserve have done a lot to protect them.
In the footage at this time, the orangutan is like a shy child, hiding behind Liu Wei's shoulder, recalling the story of it and humans.
"What love!
"Sean doesn't cry, we're all your friends!"
"Come on, Sean, you are the most beautiful boy, you are the most handsome scumbag!"
Liu Wei bent over again and patted it lightly on the shoulder.