Ancient Giant Wombat Sex Differences Were Huge
Monday, June 23, 2008 - 18:21
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Some weighed more than a pickup truck, others a small car. Despite their different sizes, Australia's ancient wombats belonged to a single species, a new study says.
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