Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Kangaroos chart 'upside-down' evolution

New research led by Flinders University argues thick tooth enamel helped kangaroos chart an unconventional evolution story, compared to the animals of other continents. A 50-million-year natural "experiment" among Australia's marsupials suggests that the outcomes of evolution are far from certain.

Kangaroos chart 'upside-down' evolution
Image: Phys.org
New research led by Flinders University argues thick tooth enamel helped kangaroos chart an unconventional evolution story, compared to the animals of other continents. A 50-million-year natural "experiment" among Australia's marsupials suggests that the outcomes of evolution are far from certain.

Originally published at Phys.org

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