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Scientists have discovered fossils of a new species of aquatic reptile that may represent the first giant animal that ever lived on Earth. Named Cymbospondylus youngorum, the creature is a new type of ichthyosaur dating back to the early stages of the … Continue reading Colossal marine skull reveals Earth’s earliest known giant animal
For some time now, it has been known that modern birds are direct descendants of the dinosaurs. Now a fresh analysis of a fossilized dinosaur embryo has brought that prehistoric relationship into a new and particularly sharp focus.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Fossilized embryo underscores the link between dinosaurs and birds
T-rex had huge teeth. Raptors sported sharp, scythe-like claws. Triceratops fought with head-mounted horns. The ancient arsenal of dinosaur warfare was varied, and now a brand new weapon has been added to the collection. Paleontologists have discovered… Continue reading Bizarre new dinosaur species brandished a battle axe for a tail
A two-million-year-old fossil could change what we thought we knew about one of our ancient human relatives. A few vertebrae from the lower back of an Australopithecus sediba reveal that the hominin was surprisingly well adapted to walking upright like… Continue reading Spine reveals ancient human relative climbed like apes, walked like us
Tardigrades are microscopic creatures notorious for surviving almost anything you can throw at them, but one thing they’re not good at is fossilizing. Now, an exceptionally well-preserved, “once-in-a-generation” tardigrade fossil has been found in a bl… Continue reading Extremely rare tardigrade fossil discovered in 16-million-year old amber
Paleontologists have isolated cartilage cells from an exceptionally well-preserved dinosaur fossil in China. The cells’ nuclei still contain traces of biomolecules and other organic structures, and the scientists are even able to tell which stage of th… Continue reading Fossilized cartilage reveals dinosaur cells in incredible detail
While for us the discovery of a cavity might mean it’s time for a trip to the dentist’s office, their discovery in our early ancestors can act as an important indicator of ancient dietary trends. Fresh analysis of 54-million-year-old fossils has reveal… Continue reading Oldest cavities ever found in a mammal betray a prehistoric sweet tooth
Your chance to own one of the most iconic dinosaurs is about to come up – provided you have a spare few million and an empty ballroom on hand. The largest known specimen of Triceratops, nicknamed “Big John,” will go up for auction in October.Continue R… Continue reading World’s biggest Triceratops skeleton goes up for auction
Scientists have been able to track the entire life of a mammoth that lived more than 17,000 years ago, right down to the week. By studying the isotopes in different parts of its tusk, the team figured out where in Alaska it likely was at any given poin… Continue reading Life story of one mammoth traced from birth to death, week by week
Paleontologists have discovered the largest known flying reptile that ever took to the Australian skies. Named Thapunngaka shawi, this “fearsome dragon” sported a 7-m (23-ft) wingspan and a jaw full of awful jagged teeth.Continue ReadingCategory: Scien… Continue reading 7-meter-wide “spear-mouth” pterosaur was Australia’s largest flying reptile