"Unearthing Extinct Giants: New Discoveries in Australia and New Guinea's Fossil Kangaroos"

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Paleontologists from Flinders University have identified three new species of giant fossil kangaroos from Australia and New Guinea, shedding light on the diversity of these extinct creatures. The research, based on the analysis of multiple complete fossil kangaroo skeletons, revealed that the extinct genus Protemnodon was more varied in shape, range, and hopping method than previously thought. The study describes the unique characteristics and habitats of these giant kangaroos, providing valuable insights into their adaptations and movements in different environments.
- Digging up new species of Australia and New Guinea's giant fossil kangaroos Phys.org
- Flinders University researchers identify three new species of extinct kangaroo ABC News
- Discovery of ancient creature buried in outback solves 150-year-long puzzle Yahoo News Australia
- Super-muscular 374-pound kangaroos once thumped around Australia and New Guinea Popular Science
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