Scientists were wrong about this strange mammal for nearly 40 years
A fossil discovery in Mongolia's Gobi Desert has clarified the classification of an unusual mammal that had stumped scientists for nearly 40 years. The previously mysterious animal was not closely related to modern placental mammals but instead belonged to a distinct lineage. The creature, known as Tamirkhan balcarceli, was characterized by its rabbit-like appearance.
Why it's good news: It sheds new light on an enigmatic mammal that had long been a puzzle in the scientific community.
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