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Scientists were wrong about this strange mammal for nearly 40 years
A new fossil discovery from Mongolia's Gobi Desert has clarified the evolutionary position of zhelestids, a group of ancient mammals that paleontologists mistakenly associated with early relatives of modern groups for nearly four decades. This finding highlights the importance of continuous research and reassessment in paleontology for understanding biodiversity history.
