eocene
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Fossil ‘Pseudo-Horses’ Found in Spain Had Short Legs and Weird Teeth
Researchers have described two previously unknown mammals based on fossil remains unearthed in Spain. They were horse precursors that would’ve enjoyed the subtropical temperatures in what is now Basque country.
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A Fossilised Ancient Ant Queen Emerges From A 46-Million-Year-Old Rock
This fossil of an ancient winged ant queen was recently discovered along the banks of the Flathead River in Montana. It’s the first of its kind ever discovered, and it’s forcing scientists to rethink when these creatures first appeared on Earth.