Scientists found ancient saber-toothed predator fossils in Spain, rewriting early mammal evolution.

Scientists unearthed fossils of a saber-toothed predator in Mallorca, Spain, dating back 252 million years, predating similar animals by millions of years. This gorgonopsian, an ancient ancestor of mammals, offers new insights into early mammal evolution. The discovery in the Balearic Islands is the first of its kind and highlights the diverse roles these ancient mammal relatives played.

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