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Ancient Carnivore Fossil Uncovered in India’s Siwaliks

4/4/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery in the Siwaliks region of northern India has unveiled a 10-million-year-old carnivorous mammal fossil, led by researcher Dr. Steven Jasinski. This remarkable find sheds light on ancient ecosystems, showcasing species like Martes lekker and Circamustela bhapralensis, and offers a glimpse into the evolutionary adaptations that shaped life during dramatic climatic shifts in the Himalayan landscape.

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A groundbreaking discovery in the Siwaliks region of northern India has unveiled a 10-million-year-old carnivorous mammal fossil, led by researcher Dr. Steven Jasinski. This remarkable find sheds light on ancient ecosystems, showcasing species like Martes lekker and Circamustela bhapralensis, and offers a glimpse into the evolutionary adaptations that shaped life during dramatic climatic shifts in the Himalayan landscape.