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A Tiny Fossil From the Gobi Desert Just Solved a 40-Year Mystery!

Tuesday 29 September 2026 β€’ScienceDaily
A Tiny Fossil From the Gobi Desert Just Solved a 40-Year Mystery!

Photo: Victor He / Unsplash

This rabbit-like creature lived during the Cretaceous period [the age of the dinosaurs] and tricked experts for decades with its unusual teeth. New fossil clues show it belongs to a completely different family tree of ancient mammals than we first thought. Who knew a tiny, furry animal from the deep past could keep such a big secret?
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