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165-million-year-old fossil from China reveals mammal ancestor that swam and swallowed like mammals

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: China
Published: October 10, 2026 at 16:28

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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. Named Megacauda sungei, the Jurassic-era animal could chew and swallow food using specialised structures. Published in Nature, the findings offer new insights into how early mammals developed different feeding abilities.

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