Published in Nature · View the paper (DOI)
Two new species of 120-million-year-old, burrowing mammals are discovered in northeastern China with distinct characteristics. They share specialized digging features and an elongated vertebral column, shedding light on the evolution of fossorial life.
Coverage from 2 institutions
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Scientists discover two new species of ancient, burrowing mammal ancestors
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Article 1
American Museum of Natural History · Apr 7, 2021 · first to report
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Article 2
Chinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters · Apr 7, 2021