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Ancient Mammal Fossil Unearthed: Workers find 40–45 million-year-old bones; scientists probe mystery species
In a remarkable find during construction in Oceanside, California, fossilized remains were unearthed at a considerable depth. Expert paleontologist Joseph El Adli confirmed the identification of the bones, prompting a meticulous excavation effort. These fossi…
Adult Homo erectus fossil confirms species appeared in Africa 2 million years ago
Researchers have described 18 previously unpublished hominin fossils from South Africa, including an adultHomo erectusfossil dated to 2 million years ago. The findings support the species’ first appearance in southern Africa at that time and provide evidence …
Discovery of 30-million-year-old fossilised fruit changes evolutionary story
The fruit has challenged what scientists previously believed about how and when Melastomataceae plants arrived in Australia.