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Hamster-Sized Mammals: Survivors of the Dinosaurs' Demise
As dinosaurs faced extinction 66 million years ago, some small mammals, particularly those in the Cimolodon genus, managed to survive and shape the future of life on the Pacific Coast.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 12 days ago
Mammals and dinosaurs shared the Earth until a significant mass extinction event occurred 66 million years ago, resulting in the loss of approximately 75% of all life.
Among the survivors were small, rodent-like mammals from the Cimolodon genus, which adapted to the changing environment following the catastrophic event.
The resilience of these creatures highlights the complex interplay of survival and extinction during one of Earth's most transformative periods.