A team of paleontologists has uncovered a rare fossil mammal named Heleocola piceanus in northwest Colorado, dating back 70 to 75 million years. The discovery provides insight into Colorado's prehistoric landscape, which resembled modern-day Louisiana, teeming with dinosaurs and aquatic creatures. The surprisingly large mammal, about the size of a muskrat, adds to the understanding of ancient ecosystems in the American West.
Oct. 22, 2024, 3:58 p.m.
Mayur Tembhare
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