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1.5-Million-Year-Old Footprints Reveal Hominin Coexistence in Kenya

Researchers have discovered 1.5-million-year-old footprints in Kenya, providing evidence that two hominin species, Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, coexisted and possibly interacted. This finding, published in Science, offers new insights into human evolution, revealing how these species shared habitats and faced environmental challenges. The footprints, found near Lake Turkana, are significant as they are "trace fossils," offering direct evidence of behavior and coexistence, unlike body fossils which can be displaced.

via SciTechDaily|

#footprints #hominin #human-evolution

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Siberian Permafrost Yields Immaculate Saber-Tooth Kitten Mummy

A remarkably preserved saber-tooth cat cub, identified as Homotherium latidens, has been found in Siberian permafrost, dating back approximately 31,800 years. The discovery provides new insights into the species' morphology and confirms its presence in Asia during the Late Pleistocene. The well-preserved specimen allows for detailed study of its external features, which are not visible in skeletal remains, and offers potential for DNA extraction to further understand ancient species.

via Gizmodo|

#homotherium #paleontology #permafrost

paleontology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Groundbreaking Discovery: Fossilized Snake Traces Unearthed on South Africa's Cape South Coast"

Researchers have discovered the first surface fossilized snake trace in the world on South Africa's Cape south coast. The trace, made by a puff adder, dates back to the Pleistocene epoch and has been described as a distinctive pattern in the sand. The discovery fills a gap in the Pleistocene trace fossil record and may lead to the identification of other snake traces from older deposits, increasing our understanding of snake evolution and filling a substantial gap in the global trace fossil record.

via Phys.org|

#cape-south-coast #fossil-snake-traces #paleontology

paleontology2 years ago•2 min saved

Ancient Hyena Lair: Siberian Cave Unveils Mammoth, Rhino, and Bear Bones

Paleontologists have discovered what is believed to be the largest ancient hyena lair in Asia in a cave in Siberia. The cave contains a wide variety of animal bones dating back 42,000 years, including those of brown bears, mammoths, rhinos, and hyenas. The bones show evidence of hyena activity, with gnaw marks and anatomically ordered remains suggesting that hyenas dragged carcasses into the lair. The discovery provides valuable insights into the flora, fauna, and climate of the Pleistocene epoch.

via Livescience.com|

#ancient-hyena-lair #animal-bones #paleontologists