Jurassic-era Jawbone Reveals New Rodent-Like Mammal Species with Rare Tooth Traits For nearly a century, the story of early mammals has been pieced together from fragmentary, sometimes elusive fossils. However, a recent discovery has shed new light on the evolution of mammals during the Jurassic period. A team of paleontologists unearthed a remarkably well-preserved jawbone […]
160-million-year-old footprints reveal how flying dinosaur cousins conquered land
160-million-year-old Footprints Reveal How Flying Dinosaur Cousins Conquered Land We typically picture ancient pterosaurs as purely aerial giants of the dinosaur era. However, exciting new discoveries have shed light on how these flying reptiles and their dinosaur cousins also roamed the land. Recently, in the Jura Mountains of France, paleontologists unearthed a treasure trove of […]
70-million-year-old fossil of largest North American dinosaur discovered in Texas
Texas Unveils 70-Million-Year-Old Fossil of Largest North American Dinosaur A team of budding paleontologists from Sul Ross State University has unearthed a giant fossilized treasure in the heart of Texas – a 70-million-year-old skeleton of what is believed to be the largest dinosaur ever found in North America. The discovery of this colossal creature, which […]
Trapped in time: 16-million-year-old amber reveals dirt ants once ruled Caribbean
Trapped in Time: 16-Million-Year-Old Amber Reveals Dirt Ants Once Ruled Caribbean Paleontologists have unearthed an ancient dirt ant trapped in 16-million-year-old amber from the Dominican Republic. This remarkable discovery sheds light on a time when these tiny creatures roamed the Caribbean, showcasing the intricate history of the region’s biodiversity. The amber, dating back millions of […]
100-million-year-old armored dinosaurs with weaponized tail discovered in Canada
Ancient Armored Dinosaurs with Weaponized Tails Unearthed in Canada A group of researchers discovered the first physical evidence of an ankylosaurid ankylosaur in the rich fossil beds of Alberta, Canada. These armored dinosaurs, estimated to be around 100 million years old, have fascinated scientists and enthusiasts alike with their unique features and defensive capabilities. The […]
Two new dinosaur species revealed in 125-million-year-old fossil, one with mammal meal
Two New Dinosaur Species Revealed in 125-Million-Year-Old Fossil, One with Mammal Meal In Northeast China, scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery: two new dinosaur species, one of which had the remains of a mammal in its stomach region. This finding sheds light on the dietary habits and ecological roles of these ancient creatures from 125 […]
New mysterious dinosaur fossil dating back 150 million years unearthed in Portugal
New Mysterious Dinosaur Fossil Dating Back 150 Million Years Unearthed in Portugal Though dinosaurs vanished millions of years ago, their fossilized remains continue to offer valuable insights into the Earth’s ancient history. Recently, a team of paleontologists in Portugal made a remarkable discovery – a new mysterious dinosaur fossil dating back 150 million years. This […]
Hundreds of 167 million-year-old dinosaur footprints discovered on Scottish Lagoon site
Hundreds of 167 Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprints Discovered on Scottish Lagoon Site 167 million years ago, dinosaurs strolled through lagoons, leaving behind evidence that has endured through the ages. Recently, in the Isle of Skye, Scotland, a remarkable discovery has been made – hundreds of dinosaur footprints dating back to that prehistoric era have been unearthed, […]
Alligator-sized amphibians found buried together in 230 million-year-old mass grave
Alligator-sized Amphibians Unearthed in 230 Million-Year-Old Mass Grave Researchers from the U.S. have found out that dozens of amphibians, as large as today’s alligators, were discovered buried together in a 230 million-year-old mass grave. This groundbreaking discovery sheds light on the ancient ecosystems and the diversity of life that existed during the Late Triassic period. […]
Mammals moved to land before dinosaur-killing asteroid struck 66 million years ago
Mammals moved to land before dinosaur-killing asteroid struck 66 million years ago Recent research conducted by the University of Bristol hypothesizes that mammals started to adapt to terrestrial life long before the catastrophic asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. This groundbreaking study challenges previous theories that suggested mammals only began […]