Reddish coloring in an ancient fossil – a 3-million-year-old mouse Naftali Hirschl, PhD. Allgemein, Israel & Diaspora 27.05.2019 1 Minute X-rays reveal an extinct mouse was dressed in brown to reddish fur on its back and sides and had a tiny white tummy. Researchers have for the first time detected chemical traces of red pigment in an ancient fossil – an exceptionally wel... Please register here, or login below. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password Published by Naftali Hirschl, PhD. View all posts by Naftali Hirschl, PhD. Published 27.05.2019