Balabansai formation (IMAGE) Staatliche Naturwissenschaftliche Sammlungen Bayerns Caption The palaeontologists recovered the fossils from the clay, silt and sandstones of the so-called Balabansai formation, near the town of Tashkumyr in the western part of Kyrgyzstan. Credit Oliver Wings Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.