Gobi fossil reveals 6-inch 'Cretaceous rabbit' belonged to a different mammal branch

Phys.org•Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 03:00 PM•2 min read

A remarkably preserved fossil from Mongolia's Gobi Desert is reshaping scientists' understanding of mammal evolution during the age of dinosaurs.

Source: [Phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2026-07-gobi-fossil-reveals-inch-cretaceous.html)

📰 Read Full Story

This is an aggregated headline summary. For the complete report, visit the original publisher.

Continue Reading at Phys.org ↗

#science #gobi #fossil #mammal #reveals #inch #cretaceous #rabbit #belonged

More Headlines

SciencePhys.org• 20m ago

In wine country, barn owls offer eco-friendly alternative for rodent control

With summer comes the warmth and sunshine that wine grapes need to thrive. It also comes with more vineyard-destroying rodents. To keep vermin at bay while reducing the need for harmful pesticides, California vineyards have been turning to an avian ally: barn owls.

FinanceCNBC• 20m ago

Loeffler's financial disclosure reveals husband’s ties to exclusive Trump Jr.-backed private club

The Executive Branch club, where members include Trump administration officials, investors and business leaders, charges a $500,000 entry fee.

ScienceLive Science• 20m ago

How to build the perfect solar eclipse kit for any budget

Whether you have $50 or $1,000 to spend, here's how to build an eclipse kit for Aug. 12, 2026.

ScienceBBC Science• 1h ago

Bagpipes - the first defence against alien invaders?

Oxfordshire piper's tunes could soon make it to the moon under the plans of an space entrepreneur.

ScienceSpace.com• 1h ago

July full moon delights skywatchers worldwide. Here are our favorite photos of the majestic Buck Moon

Wildfires and a balletic display, these are the best photos of the July Buck Moon 2026.

ScienceHacker News• 1h ago

Image Shows What 14 Years of Driving Has Done to NASA's Mars Rover

2 points, 0 comments on Hacker News