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Ancient Mammal's Diet Shift Mirrors Today's Climate Crisis

8/7/2025

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A groundbreaking study on the long-extinct mammal Dissacus praenuntius uncovers its remarkable dietary shift during the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum, 56 million years ago. As climate change forced it to consume more bones, researchers draw parallels to today’s warming trends, emphasizing the critical role of dietary adaptability for survival in a changing world.

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A groundbreaking study on the long-extinct mammal Dissacus praenuntius uncovers its remarkable dietary shift during the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum, 56 million years ago. As climate change forced it to consume more bones, researchers draw parallels to today’s warming trends, emphasizing the critical role of dietary adaptability for survival in a changing world.