Animals
A love of small mammals drives this scientist
Alexis Mychajliw’s science is driven by her love of animals. She now looks to tar pits and fossilized poop to understand ancient ecosystems.
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FossilsAncient ‘ManBearPig’ mammal lived fast — and died young
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FossilsBright-colored feathers may have topped pterosaurs’ heads
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