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Rare giant flying squirrel fossil discovered at Gray Fossil Site
Museum leaders tell News 5 that this is a very rare fossil because only a handful have been discovered in North America. They also say the squirrel looked a lot different than the
Ancient Giant Flying Squirrel Discovered in Tennessee
A prehistoric giant flying squirrel once glided over ancient Appalachia but went extinct as the climate cooled. Its fossils, found at the Gray Fossil Site, reveal a surprising connection to Eurasian species.
‘Incredibly rare’ giant flying squirrel fossil found in Tennessee — with ‘puzzling’ past
The Gray Fossil Site was once an ancient sinkhole lake surrounded by a dense forest of hickory, oak and pine trees, scientists say. The giant flying squirrels may have migrated east on the land bridge that connected Eurasia to North America, alongside saber-toothed cats, deer, shrews and a host of other animals, according to the study.
Discovery reveals giant flying squirrel once soared over Southern Appalachia
A giant flying squirrel—about the size of today's house cats—once soared through the skies over what is now Southern Appalachia, gliding above rhinos, mastodons and red pandas.
East Tennessee State University Researchers Uncover Fossil of Giant Prehistoric Flying Squirrel
Researchers at East Tennessee State University found fossilized remains of a giant flying squirrel at the Gray Fossil Site, an unexpected discovery linking prehistoric ecosystems in North America and Eurasia.
Ancient Giant Flying Squirrel Found in Tennessee
An ancient giant flying squirrel once glided through the ancient forests of Southern Appalachia in Tennessee, USA, coexisting with rhinos, mastodons, and red pandas. Scientists say that discovering its fossils at the Gray Fossil Site offers new insights into the region’s past and sheds light on an unexpected connection to species from Eurasia.
Researchers discover prehistoric giant flying squirrel
A giant flying squirrel, roughly the size of a house cat, once soared through the forests of what is now Southern Appalachia. Gliding above mastodons, rhinos, and red pandas, these agile creatures thrived millions of years ago before vanishing during the Ice Ages.
5-million-year-old fossil reveals ‘giant’ flying squirrel in North America
At a fossil site unique to the Appalachian region, an international team of researchers uncovered the first giant flying squirrel fossil ever discovered at the recently discovered hotbed of creatures from the ancient past.
Giant flying squirrel found at Tennessee university’s fossil site
These giant flying squirrels had a lightweight build, weighing around three pounds – and were quite agile in the treetops.”
Non-native grey squirrel on the loose in Guernsey
Grey squirrels are an invasive non-native species and the GSPCA says the States have been made aware of the arrival. The ...
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What Man Finds Squirrel Doing on Trampoline Melts Hearts: 'Caught Him'
"He said where's the snackies! I know you got em!" one user said. Another added: "He's like da*n you caught me." ...
Want to own a pet squirrel or raccoon? Some NH lawmakers want to make it legal
The bill was introduced to prevent another situation like one in New York where an illegal pet squirrel was taken and ...
Derek Li And Squirrel Ai Aim To Lead The Future Of AI-Driven Education
Li likens the future role of teachers to that of an airline pilot, monitoring and guiding the process while AI handles the ...
This twist on the survival crafter genre lets you play as a silly little squirrel
While Squirreled Away has the trappings of the survival genre, in that you must accumulate materials and build a home, there ...
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Squirrel vs. Chipmunk: What’s The Difference?
From Alvin and the Chipmunks to Over the Hedge, both squirrels and chipmunks have featured in some of the best animated ...
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Anyone seen Elvis? Island all shook up over elusive squirrel
ELVIS’ the squirrel had its first full day on loose in the island yesterday, while eagle-eyed islanders were being asked to ...
Kristen Schaal brings squirrel energy to DirecTV with Henry Winkler & Steve Buscemi
Henry Winkler and Steve Buscemi return as cranky pigeons in DirecTV’s latest animated ad. This time, they’re up against an ...