Ancient Rodentlike Creature Once Dominated Earth

Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 13:20 in Paleontology & Archaeology

The chipmunklike mammal had relatively short, thick fingers, like those typically found on creatures that lived mostly on the ground. However, its highly flexible ankles suggest it could at least occasionally scamper up trees.

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