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News Release 17-101
Fossil discovery in Tanzania reveals ancient bobcat-sized carnivore
Species faced many of the same challenges as African carnivores today
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An NSF-funded team led by Ohio University discover a new species of meat-eating mammal.
Credit: NSF/Ohio University
A closer look at the bobcat-like fossil animal uncovered in Tanzania.
Credit: Matthew Borths
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The East African Rift Valley, where the scientists conducted their field research.
Credit: Matthew Borths
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Paleontologists at work in Tanzania on research that led to the find of the new carnivore species.
Credit: Nancy Stevens
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Back from the field: Studies of the new carnivore in a laboratory setting.
Credit: Emily Naylor
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The ancient bobcat faced many of the same ecosystem challenges as today's African carnivores.
Credit: Nancy Stevens
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