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Ancient “toothy” wombat cousin found near Alice Springs sheds light on how today’s marsupials evolved

The animal is described as a cross between wombats and the extinct “marsupial lion”.

painting of ancient wombat in marsh with three ducks and flamingos in background
Mukupirna nambensis, a close relative of Mukupirna fortidentata. Credit: Peter Schouten (supplied).