Beaver rodent that survived mass extinction found by scientists

Q.  Scientists announced the discovery of which fossil remains in northwestern New Mexico badlands?
- Published on 07 Oct 15

a. Kembetopsalis simmonsae
b. Kimbetopsalis simmonsae
c. Acomys russatus
d. Agouti paca

ANSWER: Kimbetopsalis simmonsae
 
Scientists announced the discovery in NW New Mexico badlands of fossil remains of Kimbetopsalis simmonsae, planet eating rodent like animal with incisors like beavers and is estimated at 3 feet long and covered in fur. It existed a few hundred thousand years following mass extinction Kimbetopsalis.

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