Therapsids, the ancient ancestors of mammals, were integral to Earth’s ecosystems during the middle to late Permian period.

The Zoonomia Consortium has released genome data on 240 species of mammals. The new data sheds light on mammal evolution, genes related to human diseases, and exceptional mammal characteristics such ...

Around 11 million years ago, a cooling climate fragmented warm, humid forests in Africa, Asia, and Europe, giving rise to savannas. Many mammals evolved to take advantage of these wide-open spaces, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The living mammal family tree is full of diverse species–big blue ...

Researchers reveal new insights into the complex evolutionary history behind the distinctive upright posture of modern placental and marsupial mammals, showing the transition was surprisingly complex ...

The discovery of new cynodont fossils from southern Brazil by a team of palaeontologists has led to a significant breakthrough in understanding the evolution of mammals. These fossils, belonging to ...

There are way more bats than you might think. Second only to rodents, bats make up around a fifth of all mammals, with over 1 ...

The study explores the evolutionary origins of the lifespan difference between women and men. Across the globe, women generally outlive men, a pattern that has persisted throughout history and in ...

A groundbreaking project has seen hundreds of scientists across the world uncover many mysteries of the evolution of mammals, work that may help us understand why humans are unique and what specific ...

Evolution difference, animal adaptation, and climate influence are major factors that explain why animals from the Northern ...