UM-Bot Posted December 14, 2006 #1 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Submitted by Waspie Dwarf: Mammals took to the skies at least 70 million years earlier than previously thought, scientists say. A fossil uncovered in China suggests mammals were trying out flight at about the same time - or even earlier - than birds, the team reports in Nature. The researchers said the squirrel-sized animal, which lived at least 125 million years ago, used a fur-covered skin membrane to glide through the air. View: Full Article | Source: BBC News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samael Posted December 14, 2006 #2 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Wheeee, new species! It just goes to show how efficient that gliding method is. Creatures like flying squirrels and sugargliders are still using it 125,000,000 years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snuffypuffer Posted December 14, 2006 #3 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Yay squirrels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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