This tiny jurassic predator helped pave the way for the human brain

ScienceDaily
Oct 13, 2026, 6:44 am27 pts
A 165-million-year-old fossil has revealed an extraordinary Jurassic predator that may help explain how mammals developed one of their most important evolutionary advantages. Although only 20 inches long, Megacauda sungei was a heavyweight among early mammal relatives, swimming through ancient waterways and…

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