#MesozoicMammals

Remember this is only a small sample of mammaliaforms and if you took 6 random #mammals today you'd probably also be likely to mostly get brown ones. It doesn't mean some #Mesozoicmammals weren't more colourful (within reason). It also has interesting implications...

Mesozoic mammaliaforms illuminate the origins of pelage coloration Pelage coloration, which serves numerous functions, is crucial to the evolution of behavior, physiology, and habitat preferences of mammals. However, little is known about the coloration of Mesozoic m...

Back in Black. Ever wondered what colour mammals were in the time of dinosaurs? Well a sample of six #MesozoicMammals suggests they were *drum roll* all dark brown/black.
The original goths, I love 'em more than ever.
Congrats to the authors! www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

She was the doyenne of research on #MesozoicMammals! Literally wrote the book on them, one of my heroines. You can read all about her life and work on #mammals in my book, #BeastsBeforeUs 🐀

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Would you like to work with me on #MesozoicMammals from #Scotland? We're seeking a Research Assistant for an amazing @leverhulme.bsky.social project, based in Birmingham with @richardjbutler.bsky.social. You'd join our team gaining new insights into mammal evolution! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLK473/r...