Popularly known as the “marsupial (or metatherian) sabertooth” because its extraordinarily large upper canines, Thylacosmilus lived in South America until its extinction about 3 million years ago.
The Sabre Toothed Marsupial
Lice Biology Provides Valuable Clues About Ancient People
Scientists for the first time have recovered DNA from cement on hairs taken from mummified remains that date back 1,500-2,000 years. Skin cells from the scalp become encased in the cement produced […]
Environmental History, Biodiversity & Climate Change
“The impact of climate change may be greater on areas where stability has been the norm over extremely long time periods.” Dr Colin Beale
How did monkeys get to South America?
“This is one of the great mysteries of palaeontology.”
