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New Metatherian Species Discovered in Texas Reveals Ancient Mammals
6/26/2025
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- A groundbreaking discovery in Texas reveals a new metatherian species, Swaindelphys solastella, from the Paleocene epoch. This intriguing creature, larger than its relatives yet comparable to a hedgehog, sheds light on the early mammals' geographical spread and the lush, warm landscapes they inhabited millions of years ago.
