US Scientists Uncover Survival Secrets of Night Lizards Post-Asteroid Impact The Cretaceous–Paleogene (K-Pg) extinction, which wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago, marked one of the most significant events in Earth’s history. While the extinction event is commonly associated with the demise of the dinosaurs, it also had a profound impact on various other […]
‘Living fossil’ found: One of Earth’s rarest mammals rediscovered in Indonesia
“Reviving History: The Rediscovery of Attenborough’s Long-Beaked Echidna in Indonesia” Scientists have confirmed the rediscovery of Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna, a species previously thought to be extinct for over 50 years. This incredible find has sparked excitement and fascination among the scientific community, shedding light on the importance of conservation efforts and the resilience of nature. […]
236-million-year-old Triassic fossil reveals earliest known butterfly, moth scales
236-million-year-old Triassic Fossil Reveals Earliest Known Butterfly, Moth Scales Paleontologists associated with different institutions in Argentina, along with a scientist from the U.K., have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize our understanding of the evolution of butterflies and moths. The team uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 236-million-year-old fossil from the Triassic period that contains scales […]
Tour guide uncovers giant 170-million-year-old dinosaur footprint on UK coastline
Tour Guide Uncovers Giant 170-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprint on UK Coastline While Steve Cousins, the “Rock Showman,” was giving a tour, he happened to stumble upon a remarkable discovery that has sent shockwaves through the paleontology community. Nestled along the rugged UK coastline, amidst the crashing waves and towering cliffs, lies a giant footprint dating back […]
Artificial insemination helps endangered parrots breed again after near extinction
Artificial Insemination Revives Endangered Parrot Population in New Zealand As global bird populations face a severe crisis, a new conservation effort in New Zealand is offering a ray of hope for the revival of endangered parrots. With the help of artificial insemination techniques, conservationists are successfully breeding parrots that were once on the brink of […]
200 million-year-old ‘dinosaur tree’ from Jurassic bred to save it from extinction
Reviving Ancient Giants: The Remarkable Journey of the 200 Million-Year-Old ‘Dinosaur Tree’ In a new effort to save critically endangered plant life, conservationists diffused the first set of Wollemi Pine seeds in Australia. The Wollemi Pine, often referred to as the ‘dinosaur tree’ due to its existence since the Jurassic period, faced the threat of […]
‘Bone collector’ carnivore caterpillar lives in webs, wears dead insect parts
‘Bone Collector’ Carnivore Caterpillar: A Fascinating Discovery on a Mountainside Scientists have discovered a bizarre new species of carnivorous caterpillar on a single mountainside in South America. This unique creature has been aptly named the ‘bone collector’ caterpillar due to its extraordinary behavior of living in webs and adorning itself with the remains of dead […]