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November 3, 2011 12:44 am PDT

"Saber-toothed squirrel" from the dinosaur days

This intimidating squirrel-like beastie with the impressive choppers lived 94 million years ago. Scientists from the University of Louisville recently discovered fossilized remains of the animal, named Cronopio dentiacutus, in Argentina. Apparently, it was about the size of a mouse. From CNN: (Paleontologist Guillermo Rougier believes Cronopio dentiacutus) was an insectivore, which is common for [...]


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