165-million-year-old fossil reveals mammal ancestor with modern feeding traits

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Scientists have identified a 165-million-year-old mammal predecessor from China that had a broad tail for swimming and throat bones similar to those of modern mammals.

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  • Scientists have identified a 165-million-year-old mammal predecessor from China that had a broad tail for swimming and throat bones similar to those of modern mammals.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:28:00 UTC.

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