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The Silurians are a fictional race of reptile-like beings from the long-running science fiction television series Doctor Who.
They were first encountered in the episode entitled Doctor Who and the Silurians. In this episode, a group of Silurians have been woken from hibernation by the power from a nearby nuclear power research centre. The Silurians attempt to destroy the Van Allen Belt, but the Doctor (as is his wont) saves the day.
