Fortelius
Fortelius is a genus of extinct mammals that lived during the Eocene epoch. These small, arboreal animals are primarily known from fossilized remains found in North America and Europe. Their dentition suggests they were omnivores, with a diet likely consisting of fruits, insects, and possibly small vertebrates. Fortelius fossils are often discovered in sedimentary rock formations, indicating they inhabited forested environments.
The taxonomic classification of Fortelius has been a subject of ongoing research. Initially, some specimens were