A newly discovered gorgonopsian, the oldest saber-toothed animal ever found, sheds light on the early evolution of mammals. The fossil, estimated to be 280-270 million years old, provides insight into the lineage of these ancient carnivores. The specimen, found in Mallorca, Spain, is the oldest known gorgonopsian and therapsid, filling a gap in the fossil record and suggesting that early therapsids may have originated in tropical regions. This discovery could help researchers better understand the ancestry of mammals and the evolutionary history of these ancient predators.
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