American Museum of Natural History studies extinct weasel relative

The American Museum of Natural History recently conducted new research on an extinct weasel relative called Leptarctus primus. The Leptarctus primus has always intrigued researchers because of its unusually-shaped head, which has led to conflicting theories about its diet and feeding activity.  The new study of its oddly-shaped skull finds that it is most similar to an American Badger, and shows that it was likely a carnivorous predator. The team compared a fossil skull with 18 species of modern carnivorans using CT scans of the skulls and virtual modeling of feeding mechanisms.

The American Museum of Natural History is a NYSERNet member. Read more about the study here: https://www.amnh.org/about-the-museum/press-center/extinct-weasel-relative-ate-meat-with-side-of-veggies