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A New Pterosaur, Ancient Asteroid Brine and More Discoveries from the National Museum of Natural History in 2025
The year’s most notable findings also include insights into dog and sheep domestication and a new species of manta ray in the museum’s collection
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Learn about how humans of the past helped build the bond between us and our favorite furry friends.