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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Poorer countries do more for the conservation of large mammals | The Conversation
Poorer countries do more for the conservation of large mammals: Some megafauna species are dangerous and costly for humans to live with. ShutterstockScores of animal species across the globe, including tigers, lions and rhinos, are at risk of extinction due to threats posed by mankind. Recent studies indicate that 59% of the world’s largest carnivores and 60% of the world’s … [Read more...] about Poorer countries do more for the conservation of large mammals | The Conversation
Africa’s mammals may not be able to keep up with the pace of climate change | The Conversation
Africa's mammals may not be able to keep up with the pace of climate change: As the climate changes and the needs of humans increase, lesser-known species like the Ethiopian wolf will face greater risk. ShutterstockHumans have decimated the world’s mammals over the last several thousand years and continue to do so today. Ghosts of mammoths, bison, horses, and saber-toothed cats … [Read more...] about Africa’s mammals may not be able to keep up with the pace of climate change | The Conversation
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
