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Fossil trove shows life's fast recovery after big extinction

Phys.org - Thu 24 Oct 19

A remarkable trove of fossils from Colorado has revealed details of how mammals grew larger and plants evolved after the cataclysm that killed the dinosaurs.

Extraordinary fossils show how mammals rose from the dinosaurs’ ashes

Newscientist - Thu 24 Oct 19

Thousands of newly discovered fossils show how plants and animals rebounded in the first million years after the asteroid collision that killed the dinosaurs

How mammals inherited the Earth

Cosmos Magazine - Thu 24 Oct 19

Scientists map out first million years of life after the dinosaurs.

How life blossomed after the dinosaurs died

Science Now - Thu 24 Oct 19

Remarkable fossils capture mammals’ recovery after the dino-killing asteroid

ScienceNews - Thu 24 Oct 19

A fossil-rich site in Colorado is revealing how mammals rebounded and flourished after an asteroid strike 66 million years ago.

Trove of Fossils Shows Mammal Evolution after Dino Extinction

The Scientist - Fri 25 Oct 19

The site, Coral Bluffs in Colorado, also reveals how plants evolved and how ecosystems rebounded after the asteroid impact.

Fossil bonanza paints detailed picture of mammals after dinosaur extinction

Ars Technica - Fri 25 Oct 19

Treasure trove of fossils skyrockets our picture of post-extinction recovery.

Fossil Friday: paleontological trove shows how mammals took over from the dinosaurs

ZME Science - Fri 25 Oct 19

Mammals quickly grew in size after the dinosaur linage collapsed, an exciting new study shows.

Post-apocalyptic fossils show rise of mammals after dinosaur demise

Reuters - Thu 24 Oct 19

A revelatory cache of fossils dug up in central Colorado details as never before the rise of mammals from the post-apocalyptic landscape after an asteroid smacked Earth 66 million years ago ...

Incredible New Fossils Show How Quickly Mammals Took Over After Dinosaur Extinction

Gizmodo - Thu 24 Oct 19

An absolute treasure trove of rare fossils has been uncovered in central Colorado. The collection reveals the stunning speed at which mammals emerged and diversified once the dinosaurs were ...

New Colorado fossil record documents life's rebound after Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction

Eurekalert - Thu 24 Oct 19

(American Association for the Advancement of Science) Nearly 66 million years ago, the reign of dinosaurs ended and the ascendency of mammals on Earth began.