Cat-sized Jurassic reptile had the jaws of a python

'Breugnathair elgolensis' also sported stubby gecko legs. The ancient animal may have been on a distinct evolutionary path separate to snakes and lizards. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. What do you get when you cross a snake with a lizard? It's a newly discovered creature from the Jurassic Period, whose name is a tribute to its confusing physical characteristics.