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Embryo fossil found in South Africa is world's oldest proof that mammal ancestors laid eggs

Between 280 and 200 million years ago, a group of animals evolved which would eventually give rise to mammals, including humans: the therapsids. They were first described more than 150 years ago, based on fossils from South Africa. Since then, many more fossils have been discovered.

Embryo fossil found in South Africa is world's oldest proof that mammal ancestors laid eggs
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Between 280 and 200 million years ago, a group of animals evolved which would eventually give rise to mammals, including humans: the therapsids. They were first described more than 150 years ago, based on fossils from South Africa. Since then, many more fossils have been discovered.

Originally published at Phys.org

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