7 days ago · China
165-million-year-old fossil from China reveals mammal ancestor that swam and swallowed like mammals
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a general story. Times of India World is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to China. The first report grouped here was at 10 Oct 2026, 16:28 UTC. The headline in use is “165-million-year-old fossil from China reveals mammal ancestor that swam and swallowed like mammals”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Scientists have identified a 165-million-year-old mammal predecessor from China that had a broad tail for swimming and throat bones similar to those of modern mammals. Named Megacauda sungei, the Jurassic-era animal could chew and swallow food using specialised structures.
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- First reported by Times of India World
165-million-year-old fossil from China reveals mammal ancestor that swam and swallowed like mammals
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- Times of India