Doctor Mud Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Here's a link to an interesting article on these amazing finds: I wonder if @jpc might be able to provide us with any personal insights on these discoveries? I think he is keen on early mammal fossils? https://www.inverse.com/article/35301-gliding-prehistoric-mammals-jurassic-fossil And images of the fossils: This fossil of Maiopatagium furculiferum shows evidence of wing-like membranes that paleontologists suspect helped it glide like modern-day flying squirrels. In this fossilized Vilevolodon diplomylos, the arrows indicate the imprint of the gliding animal's wing-like membrane. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Mud Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 Nature paper on both species: http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nature23476.html Nature paper on Vilevolodon diplomylos: http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nature23483.html?foxtrotcallback=true Both appear to be open access? At least I can get them here, but I'm at work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I am flattered you thought of me Dr Mud. Yes I do like my Mesozoic mammals, but I have been in the field a lot lately and this is the first I have seen of this one. Very cool specimens. And I am too busy right now to have a look at the paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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