A remarkable fossil has been found in Germany. The horse-like remains have not only been dated to 48 million years ago, but the animal was also clearly pregnant, as its unborn fetus and some soft tissue still remain preserved.
A remarkable fossil has been found in Germany.
The horse-like remains have not only been dated to 48 million years ago, but the animal was clearly pregnant, as its unborn fetus and some soft tissue still remain preserved.
Scientists were even able to identify the placenta and a uterine ligament which places this sample as the earliest such system on record.
Based on a detailed examination of
