Scientists discover large extinct otter

Scientists discover large extinct otter 01/27/2017 08:57 AM EST Scientists discover large extinct otter, Siamogale melilutra, from the Miocene Shuitangba site in northeastern Yunnan Province in China. New prehistoric otter was the size of a modern wolf and is one of the largest otter species known to science. Full story at https://www.cmnh.org/about-the-museum/press-room/press-releases/ancient-otter Source Cleveland Museum of Natural History This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111