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Anchitheriomys buceei – Ancient Beaver Species

Anchitheriomys buceei – Ancient Beaver Species
Anchitheriomys buceei – Ancient Beaver Species
  • Researchers from the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin have discovered a new species of ancient beaver in the fossil collections of the university. The species has been named Anchitheriomys buceei after a popular Texas travel center chain.

  • The new species of ancient beaver was discovered in the fossil collections of the University of Texas at Austin. It is believed to have lived in Texas around 15 million years ago. Anchitheriomys buceei was approximately 30% larger than modern beavers.

  • Anchitheriomys buceei is named after the famous Texas travel center chain, Buc-ee’s. The name honors the beaver’s Texas connection and the popular roadside chain that has become an iconic part of Texas culture. The researchers were inspired to name the new species of beaver after Buc-ee’s due to a chance encounter with a Buc-ee’s billboard. The founders of Buc-ee’s were thrilled to have a prehistoric beaver named after their company and stated that they are proud to be part of Texas history.

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Published date : 01 Apr 2023 05:22PM

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