Fossil Discovery Reveals New ‘Ghost’ Species of Kangaroo Relative in Australia Researchers in Australia have made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds light on the ancient biodiversity of the continent. A new species of bettong, a small marsupial related to kangaroos, has been unearthed along with two subspecies, all of which had been previously unknown to […]
Hippo-sized wombat identified by collagen analysis of 43,000-year-old fossils
Hippo-Sized Wombat Identified by Collagen Analysis of 43,000-Year-Old Fossils Australia was once home to an incredible diversity of megafauna. Wombats were the size of small hippos, kangaroos stood taller than a human, and massive reptiles roamed the ancient landscape. The latest discovery in the realm of prehistoric creatures comes in the form of a giant […]