Scientists Identify a New Ancient Bear Dog Species from Fossils Found in Spain
Sci.NewsPaleontologists have identified Paludocyon moyasolai, a previously unknown species of amphicyonid or ancient bear dog, from two fossil specimens discovered near Barcelona, Spain, dating to approximately 15.9 million years ago during the Middle Miocene epoch. Researchers distinguished the new species by its unusual molar proportions, including an exceptionally large third upper molar, with fossils comprising a well preserved partial skull with intact teeth and an isolated lower molar.
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