Forgotten fossils hold clues to how ancestors of mammals cared for their young: We all know that mammals protect and care for their young. In some cases, they also live within complex social groups. Was this always the case? The skeletal anatomy of mammals’ early ancestors has been studied for more than 150 years. But until relatively recently, not much was known about their … [Read more...] about Forgotten fossils hold clues to how ancestors of mammals cared for their young | The Conversation
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More than 252 million years ago, mammal ancestors became warm-blooded to survive mass extinction | The Conversation
More than 252 million years ago, mammal ancestors became warm-blooded to survive mass extinction: The skeleton of a therapsid dicynodont _Lystrosaurus_. FlickrToday mammals and birds are the only true warm-blooded animals. They are called endotherms, meaning they produce their body heat internally. Endotherm animals are the opposite to ectotherms which get their heat from an … [Read more...] about More than 252 million years ago, mammal ancestors became warm-blooded to survive mass extinction | The Conversation
3 held for alleged ‘ancestors’ cash scam
3 held for alleged ‘ancestors’ cash scam: Three people have been arrested for fraud in Krugersdorp after allegedly claiming they could multiply money with the help of the ancestors, according to the SA Police Service. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to submit … [Read more...] about 3 held for alleged ‘ancestors’ cash scam
What our ancestors’ third eye reveals about the evolution of mammals to warm blood | The Conversation
What our ancestors' third eye reveals about the evolution of mammals to warm blood: The fossilised skull of an Odontocyclops displays its pineal foramen. Nkansahrexford (Own work) via Wikimedia Commons, CC BYFrench philosopher René Descartes believed that the pineal gland, a tiny button of neurons located in the depth of our brain, was the seat of the soul. Today, thanks to … [Read more...] about What our ancestors’ third eye reveals about the evolution of mammals to warm blood | The Conversation
Ancestors, Spirits and Deities in the Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Ancestors, Spirits and Deities in the Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas A South Africa Event on 2016-05-04 00:00:00 Tours Sign, Great Hall Show location on mapThe Michael C. Rockefeller Wing houses the foremost fine arts collection of the historical forms of expression that have flourished in sub-Saharan Africa, the islands of the Pacific, and North and South … [Read more...] about Ancestors, Spirits and Deities in the Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas
