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Mammal Ancestral Birth Method Revealed

Updated 2026-08-13 04:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists have discovered that mammal ancestors were giving birth to live young as far back as 236 million years ago, providing new insights into the evolution of mammals.

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New Scientist
Almost all mammals give birth rather than laying eggs, and we have new clues about when they began to do so
2026-08-13 04:00 UTC
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