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UChicago scientists find Jurassic-era semi-aquatic otter-like mammal
Original: UChicago scientists discover semi-aquatic Jurassic-era otter that could chew and swallow
Scientists at the University of Chicago have identified a semi-aquatic mammal from the Jurassic period that resembled an otter and was capable of chewing and swallowing its food. The discovery, reported by CBS News, offers new insight into how early mammals diversified and adapted to aquatic life millions of years ago.
Why now: A newly reported fossil discovery challenges assumptions about when mammals developed aquatic lifestyles and sophisticated chewing.
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