University of Washington Researchers Discover New Mammal Species from Dinosaur Era
Researchers at the University of Washington have identified a new species of small, rodent-like mammals from the genus Cimolodon, which survived the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. The newly discovered species, Cimolodon desosai, was found in Baja California and is estimated to be around 75 million years old. This species, roughly the size of a golden hamster, likely moved both on the ground and in trees, with a diet that included fruits and insects. The discovery was made possible by a fossil that included teeth, a skull, jaws, and parts of the skeleton, providing valuable insights into the animal's size and movement. The findings were published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. 
