Australia’s most diverse marsupial predators have been hiding their origins for millions of years
Researchers have identified a new species of ancient marsupial, Miyumba chrisdickmani, which pushes back the fossil record of dasyurids by five million years. This discovery provides critical insights into the evolutionary origins of Australia's diverse carnivorous marsupials.
Artist reconstruction of Miyumba chrisdickmani . Neville Garden Australia’s most diverse marsupial predators have been hiding their origins for millions of years Published: July 16, 2026 9:25pm EDT https://theconversation.com/australias-most-diverse-marsupial-predators-have-been-hiding-their-origins-for-millions-of-years-287296 https://theconversation.com/australias-most-diverse-marsupial-predators-have-been-hiding-their-origins-for-millions-of-years-287296 Link copied Share article Share article
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