165-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Swimming Mammal Ancestor
Scientists discovered a 165-million-year-old mammal ancestor from China named Megacauda sungei. This Jurassic-era animal had a broad tail for swimming and throat bones similar to modern mammals, enabling it to chew and swallow food. Published in Nature, the study provides new insights into the evolution of feeding abilities in early mammals.
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