Mammals Became More Terrestrial Towards End of Cretaceous Period, Study Shows

New research from the University of Bristol provides evidence that many mammals were already shifting toward a more ground-based lifestyle leading up to the end-Cretaceous mass extinction that wiped out non-avian dinosaurs 66 million years ago. The post Mammals Became More Terrestrial Towards End of Cretaceous Period, Study Shows appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

Apr 2, 2025 - 06:30
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Mammals Became More Terrestrial Towards End of Cretaceous Period, Study Shows
Dryolestes, a Late Jurassic relative of Cretaceous therian mammals. Image credit: James Brown / Pamela Gill / University of Bristol.

New research from the University of Bristol provides evidence that many mammals were already shifting toward a more ground-based lifestyle leading up to the end-Cretaceous mass extinction that wiped out non-avian dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

The post Mammals Became More Terrestrial Towards End of Cretaceous Period, Study Shows appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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