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Fossil of Fuzzy Elephant Relative with Unique 'Butt Drag' Found in South Africa

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Live Science

A groundbreaking discovery in South Africa includes the first fossilized hyrax butt-drag trace and associated deposits like coprolites and hyraceum, providing new insights into ancient hyrax behavior and environment during the Pleistocene epoch.

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Ancient Mammal's Unique Fossil Reveals 126,000-Year-Old Behavior

Originally Published 3 months ago — by ScienceAlert

Researchers have discovered the first fossilized hyrax butt-drag impression, dating back around 126,000 years, along with other traces like tracks and deposits of fossilized dung and urine, providing new insights into ancient animal behavior and environments during the Pleistocene epoch.

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