Jurassic fossil reveals ancient origins of how mammals drink milk

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What happened

An international team of researchers has uncovered new evidence illuminating the evolutionary origins of one of the defining features of mammals: the ability to suckle and consume milk during infancy.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:04 UTC.

Why it matters

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