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The mayor could barely understand what Liu Wei expressed.

He nodded in response to Liu Wei and helped Liu Wei find the phone number of the Queensland Institute of Zoology.

Liu Wei directly dialed the phone and after identifying himself, he mentioned that the fossil of an ancient monitor lizard was found in the Koori tribe in Victoria, and it might be a whole skeleton fossil.

The researcher who answered the phone immediately raised questions.

Liu Wei analyzed: "According to the living habits of the ancient monitor lizard, it is possible for it to capture prey that is more than ten times larger than its own body. In the process of hunting prey, the most common method is similar to that of the Komodo dragon. In the dry season, it likes Lurking by the water's edge, waiting for prey to appear."

After listening to this most direct and simple analysis, the researcher came to the conclusion that there is a high possibility that the fossils of ancient monitor lizards are buried under the lake water.

What made him most unbelievable was actually Liu Wei's judgment on the fossils.

Is what Liu Wei saw the skull fossil of an ancient monitor lizard?

Even people in the industry and researchers who don't know much about ancient monitor lizards can't make accurate judgments in a short time.

Also, is there really a whole fossilized corpse of an ancient monitor lizard at the bottom of the lake?

It’s incredible to think about it.

So a researcher from the Queensland Institute of Zoology had a video chat with Liu Wei.

Liu Wei showed him the skull fossil he was holding in his hand, and the researcher kept a surprised expression for a long time.

Judging from the video footage, the skull fossil in Liu Wei's hand is very similar to the fossil preserved at the Queensland Institute of Zoology.

Especially the teeth in the skull, the most obvious physical feature of the ancient monitor lizard.

After confirming the identity of the fossil, the researcher temporarily hung up the phone.

Soon, the mayor's office received a call from Heritage Victoria.

The message conveyed on the phone was to immediately seal off the entire scene, send local police to protect the scene, and follow the guidance of expert Liu Wei. Experts from the State Administration of Cultural Heritage and the National Academy of Sciences would rush to the scene as soon as possible.

"Understood, I'll do it right away!" the mayor replied on the phone.

After hanging up the phone.

The mayor said to the staff standing next to Liu Wei: "Contact the people at the police station and come to the government for a short meeting."

Only then did the staff realize the meaning of "national honor" that Liu Wei said before.

He turned back and stared at Liu Wei for a while, then ran out after the mayor went out.

After the mayor finished arranging the relevant work, he returned to the office and said enthusiastically, "Expert Liu Wei, I understand the meaning above. Before they arrive, the on-site protection work will be handed over to you for guidance. You are professional in this aspect." !”

The amateur staff member was distracted and stood near the door. At this time, his thoughts were a little confused and he was a little nervous.

Before Liu Wei spoke, he took the initiative to step forward and said: "Mayor, I am familiar with the situation in the village. Let me go with expert Liu Wei to carry out protection work!"

Liu Wei smiled and said: "No need!"

"Well, Professor Liu Wei, it was my lack of professional knowledge before, and you..." He thought Liu Wei was blaming him for his previous attitude.

“What I mean is that I don’t have to do anything, the fossil is buried under the water, and no one except professional excavation agencies can lift it out of the water.

I think the meaning of the State Cultural Relics Bureau is to remind you to establish a sense of protection. This thing has high scientific research value!" Liu Wei said realistically.

After leaving the town government.

Return to the village.

Soon the entire lake area was cordoned off.

It attracted many villagers to watch.

The old man walked up to Liu Wei again. This time, after listening to Liu Wei's introduction in detail, he gradually understood that the water monster they talked about was of great value to the country's scientific research.

The news of the discovery of the ancient monitor lizard fossil spread that night.

Even before the excavation work has begun, many media in Australia have begun to hype it.

Some media also rushed to interview local villagers before the Queensland Zoological Institute and the Victoria Heritage Management Bureau arrived at the scene.

Use the news about "water monsters" to compile some mysterious news to gain attention.

The next morning.

Stephen, a professor of palaeontology at the University of Sydney, arrived at the scene together with academicians from the Queensland Institute of Zoology.

They found Liu Wei first.

Stephen was the first person in Australia to discover the fossils of an ancient monitor lizard, and he was also the first person to establish an information framework about the ancient monitor lizard.

When he saw Liu Wei, he first expressed a warm welcome to Liu Wei to come to Australia to carry out scientific research work.

Later, he repeatedly studied the skull fossil Liu Wei picked up from the bottom of the lake. He even looked at it with the microscope he brought and found tiny serrations under the teeth.

He nodded with satisfaction, "It's the ancient monitor lizard!"

Excavation work began immediately.

In two days, the fossils buried under the water were recovered.

Stephen had a premonition of the approximate length of this ancient monitor lizard fossil from the scattered fossils that were unearthed one after another.

When all the excavations were completed and he pieced the fossils together himself, his jaw dropped.

Liu Wei's expression was similar to his.

The length of the fossil exceeds seven meters.

The initial best guess about the size of the ancient monitor lizard was confirmed.

After Stephen came back to his senses, he always kept a smile on his face, spread his hands and circled around the fossil several times. He was so excited.

Liu Wei said to the audience in the live broadcast room: "Brothers, you have now seen the largest ancient monitor lizard fossil in the world. After today, it will be transferred to a museum or research institute for preservation. Because it is too precious, it may not be open to the public. So you’re in luck!”

"Awesome!"

“What a feast for the eyes!”

"Although I don't know what it looks like, the skeleton is a bit shocking!"

"I checked on the Internet. It is said that it is a monster that can defeat Thylacinus and Diplodon!"

"I suddenly became very interested in paleontology!"

"In my impression, the only paleontological creatures are dinosaurs, or my knowledge is too narrow!"

After taking the audience to visit the fossil, Liu Wei said goodbye to Stephen and the academicians of the Queensland Institute of Zoology.

Stephen personally sent Liu Wei off.

"Liu, I don't know what to say to thank you? The discovery of the complete ancient monitor lizard fossil is of great value to the study of Pleistocene marsupial megafauna and the living conditions of Australia's indigenous people!" Stephen held Liu Wei's affectionate eyes. hand said.

Liu Wei: “It was originally on the Australian mainland, I just happened to uncover it.

This excavation also gave me a new understanding of ancient monitor lizards. "

"I like chatting with professional people!" Stephen laughed.

Liu Wei looked back at the town staff who had been busy cooperating with the excavation work recently, and said with a smile, "I also like to chat with professional people, at least I don't have to bother to explain!"

The man smiled awkwardly, lowered his head and remained silent.

"Okay, Professor Stephen, no need to send it off!" Liu Wei looked at the wild camel lying on the grass and shouted, "Xiao Wang, let's go!"

The wild camels have had enough to eat and drink these days.

He had never enjoyed such a life before, so he stood up lazily, ran to Liu Wei's side, knelt down obediently, and waited for Liu Wei to ride on, then supported him and continued on his way.

Leaving Professor Stephen with a back view.

"This young man has some reputation. He solved the mystery of the Javan tiger in Indonesia. He should not be underestimated!" Stephen said to the academician next to him.