The new research is the first to look back at early mammals in full color. Using advanced fossil imaging methods and a thorough examination of the pigment-producing cells present in living mammals, ...

At first glance, this mammal looks like a horse gone terribly wrong. But, in reality, Chalicotherium is far from a botched ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The living mammal family tree is full of diverse species–big blue ...

More than 220 million years ago, as early dinosaurs were just getting their legs under them, the first mammals evolved from a group of tiny, weasel-like reptiles called cynodonts. New research hints ...

Researchers are fiercely debating whether claims about the origins of mammals result from a bias toward Northern Hemisphere fossil sites. By Anthony Ham In 1996, paleontologists made a startling ...