Early Cretaceous Varanoidea Lizard Fossil – Liaoning, China Varanoidea Lizard Fossil Early Cretaceous (~125 million years ago) Jehol Biota, Liaoning, China Size: approximately 110 cm This exceptional specimen represents a large varanoid lizard (Varanoidea indet.) from the Early Cretaceous Jehol Biota of Liaoning, China. The fossil preserves a nearly complete skeleton, including the skull, vertebral column, ribs, limbs, and an elongated tail. The specimen displays characteristic varanoid features, including a slender body, powerful limbs, an elongated tail, and a well-developed skull adapted for predatory behavior. Varanoidea represents an important lineage of squamate reptiles that includes modern monitor lizards and several extinct relatives. Preserved in fine-grained sedimentary matrix, this fossil provides valuable insight into the diversity and evolution of predatory lizards in Early Cretaceous terrestrial ecosystems.