The Zoonomia Consortium has released genome data on 240 species of mammals. The new data sheds light on mammal evolution, genes related to human diseases, and exceptional mammal characteristics such ...

UChicago paleontologists use CT scanning and simulations to show how a 250-million-year-old mammal predecessor could hear ...

The new research is the first to look back at early mammals in full color. Using advanced fossil imaging methods and a thorough examination of the pigment-producing cells present in living mammals, ...

Researchers reveal new insights into the complex evolutionary history behind the distinctive upright posture of modern placental and marsupial mammals, showing the transition was surprisingly complex ...

Around 11 million years ago, a cooling climate fragmented warm, humid forests in Africa, Asia, and Europe, giving rise to savannas. Many mammals evolved to take advantage of these wide-open spaces, ...

From the formation of inner ear bones to the rise of hair to cover our bodies, these developments made us distinct from other animals Riley Black - Science Correspondent By examining the fossils of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The living mammal family tree is full of diverse species–big blue ...

The discovery of new cynodont fossils from southern Brazil by a team of palaeontologists has led to a significant breakthrough in understanding the evolution of mammals. These fossils, belonging to ...

Mammals, including humans, stand out with their distinctively upright posture, a key trait that fueled their spectacular evolutionary success. Yet, the earliest known ancestors of modern mammals more ...

A groundbreaking project has seen hundreds of scientists across the world uncover many mysteries of the evolution of mammals, work that may help us understand why humans are unique and what specific ...