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Complex animals evolved up to 10 million years earlier than previously thought, fossil discovery shows

Complex animals evolved up to 10 million years earlier than previously thought, fossil discovery shows
Live Science Wednesday 20 May 2026, 22:28 UTC By Skyler Ware 1 min read
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An illustration of a possible ancient ecosystem based on a new fossil site in Canada's Northwest Territories, inspired by the fossils recently found there.

An illustration of a possible ancient ecosystem based on a new fossil site in Canada's Northwest Territories, inspired by the fossils recently found there.
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