Major Discovery in Chilean Patagonia
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in Chilean Patagonia. A 74-million-year-old mammal fossil has been found, shedding new light on the types of creatures that lived alongside dinosaurs. The fossil, unearthed by a team from the University of Chile and Chile’s Millennium Nucleus research center, belonged to a tiny, mouse-sized mammal. This ancient mammal lived during the Cretaceous period, a time when massive dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
Details of the Fossil Find
The team, led by Hans Puschel, discovered a small piece of jaw containing a molar and the crown and roots of two other molars. This remarkable find provides valuable insights into the evolution and diversity of ancient mammals in South America. According to experts, discoveries like these help fill in important gaps in the fossil record. They also suggest that early mammals adapted to various environments long before the extinction of dinosaurs.
