š¹ Scientists have described a new species of ancient #gerbil, Debruijnimys primaevus, from the Early Pliocene in central Spain.
Find out all the details in the #openaccess study: doi.org/10.3897/fr.2...
𦓠A new taphonomic study of ancient Hipparion Red Clay sites in northern China has revealed how large mammal fossils were preserved millions of years ago.
š It was found that these assemblages were formed by natural deaths on open landscapes before being buried by dust: doi.org/10.3897/fr.29.189157
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A new look at Middle Miocene plants from Graz-Andritz reveals a snapshot of ancient Europe. The flora tracks a seasonal, drought-free climate and highlights a unique mix of highly localized endemic maples alongside wide-ranging Eurasian relicts.
Full study: doi.org/10.3897/fr.2...