65-million-year-old Militocodon lydae, a relative of modern hoofed animals, was discovered in Colorado Springs, shedding light on mammal diversification post-dinosaurs.

65-million-year-old mammal Militocodon lydae, a relative of modern hoofed animals, was discovered in the Corral Bluffs area near Colorado Springs. Researchers at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science made the find in rocks dating back to after the dinosaur extinction, providing insights into the diversification of mammals post-dinosaurs. The discovery helps fill gaps in the fossil record of that time period.

May 03, 2024
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