Fossil - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Scientists announced the discovery of which fossil remains in northwestern New Mexico badlands?

a. Kembetopsalis simmonsae
b. Kimbetopsalis simmonsae
c. Acomys russatus
d. Agouti paca
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Kimbetopsalis simmonsae

Explanation:
Scientists announced the discovery in NW New Mexico badlands of fossil remains of Kimbetopsalis simmonsae, planet eating rodent like animal with incisors like beavers and is estimated at 3 feet long and covered in fur. It existed a few hundred thousand years following mass extinction Kimbetopsalis.