Palaeogale uncovered at fossil beds is the first of its kind found in Oregon
By Logan Bagett on Thursday, May 20th, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
KIMBERLY, OR – John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Chief Paleontologist Dr. Nicholas Famoso recently informed our newsroom that the paleontology team at the park has uncovered a new prehistoric species unique to this area:
“It’s a little thing called a Palaeogale—cute little guy, it’s about the size of a medium-sized weasel. It’s the first one of its kind found in Oregon.”
Dr. Famoso noted that the Palaeogale was found in the Sheep Rock unit of the fossil beds. He said a paper has been accepted on their findings. Find more on the park by visiting www.nps.gov/joda.
