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Secrets of 250 Million-Year-Old 'Elgin Marvel' Fossil Unlocked for First Time
June 18, 2024
BRISTOL, England, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release:

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Details of an ancient cousin of modern-day mammals have been revealed by modern imaging technology.

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Hi-tech scanning of an ancient fossil, which was captured in sandstone around 252-254 million years ago, is giving experts valuable insight into the animal's anatomy and evolution.

The pig-like, tusked animal, which bel . . .

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