9-million-year-old capybara relative found in Atacama hints desert was once wet

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9-million-year-old capybara relative found in Atacama hints desert was once wet — full report at Times of India.

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  • 9-million-year-old capybara relative found in Atacama hints desert was once wet — full report at Times of India.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:11:05 UTC.

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