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Prehistoric squirrels and ancient graves

By Lucas Willard
Published June 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT
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An Arctic ground squirrel                 

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.

Scientists have analyzed the fossilized poop of prehistoric ground squirrels. The findings tell us a lot about life in North America 700,000 years ago.

And an ancient gravesite found in modern-day Germany offers a new glimpse into the Bronze Age.

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Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.
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