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Dormaalocyon

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{{Taxobox | name = Dormaalocyon | fossil_range = Template:Fossil jgibgbmfgjdmsklv;wsd Dormaalocyon latouri (previously known as 'Miacis' latouri), was a species of carnivorous mammal that was active over fifty-six million years ago. This species is one of the oldest carnivorous mammals that can be traced all the way to present day carnivorous mammals.[1][2][3]

The species was discovered when fossils were unearthed in the village of Dormaal, near Zoutleeuw, in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant.[3] The discovery was first published in January 2014 in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Pappas, Stephanie. "Tiny ancestor of lions and tigers and bears discovered (Oh my!)". NBC News. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
  2. ^ Sole, Floreal. "Dental and tarsal anatomy of 'Miacis' latouri and a phylogenetic analysis of the earliest carnivoraforms (Mammalia, Carnivoramorpha)". Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
  3. ^ a b c "Ancient carnivore ancestor a tiny woodland mammal". CBC. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
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