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timeslive. co. za > news > sci-tech > 2026-04-11-embryo-fossil-found-in-eastern-cape-is-worlds-oldest-proof-that-mammal-ancestors-laid-eggs

Embryo fossil found in Eastern Cape is world's oldest proof that mammal ancestors laid eggs

5+ hour, 44+ min ago  (680+ words) By Julien Benoit, Jennifer Botha and Vincent Fernandez Between 280- and 200-million years ago, a group of animals evolved which would eventually give rise to mammals, including humans: the therapsids. They were first described more than 150 years ago, based on fossils…...

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timeslive. co. za > lifestyle > fashion > 2026-04-09-dinosaur-collagen-used-to-create-one-of-a-kind-handbag

Dinosaur collagen used to create one-of-a-kind handbag

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (373+ words) Scientists and designers on Thursday unveiled a handbag made with collagen derived from Tyrannosaurus rex fossils from the US for a unique creation intended to demonstrate the value of laboratory-grown leather. The teal-coloured bag will be displayed on a rock…...