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Research uncovers original home of first mammals

This animal from the antelope group lived 6000 years ago (AAP).jpg

This animal from the antelope group lived 6.000 years ago.

Australia is now officially known as the home of the first mammals.


The discovery of the Thira mammals reverses 200 years of belief that mammals originated in the northern hemisphere.

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