One of the tiny mammals, Agilodocodon scansorius, was arboreal and had long claws and sharp, gnawing teeth. It is considered the earliest tree-living mammal yet found. The other, Docofossor ...

“For docodontans and other early mammals, life would have been similar to that of small mammals (like shrews and mice) today,” study co-author and National Museums Scotland paleobiologist Elsa ...

PAGE, Ariz. (WKRC) - Field crews recently discovered an extremely rare Jurassic-era fossil while documenting fossil sites along a stretch of Lake Powell. A ground crew for the Glen Canyon National ...

For most people, mere mention of the word Jurassic conjures up images of huge dinosaurs chomping their way through lush vegetation – and each other. However, mammals and their immediate ancestors were ...

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A new study published in Science Advances reveals how early mammals grew and developed during their pivotal Jurassic radiation. Using a technique called synchrotron X-ray tomography to image growth ...

Paleontology is a profession that requires a lot of scientific skill and careful study. But a group of researchers in Utah found that luck also plays a part when they found a group of rare and ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It may not have been the most opportune time to be a furry little critter, what with all those hungry dinosaurs and flying reptiles hanging around. But early mammals still ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A team of paleontologists combing through Scotland’s fossil-rich ...