Jurassic Park-ing: US Museum Unearths 67-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Fossil Under Asphalt Scientists in the US were in for a massive surprise when a drilling project beneath a parking lot at the Judith River Dinosaur Institute in Montana unearthed a remarkable discovery. Beneath layers of asphalt lay a nearly complete skeleton of a 67-million-year-old triceratops, perfectly preserved […]
US team discovers winged reptile that took powered flight with early dinosaurs
US Team Discovers Winged Reptile that Took Powered Flight with Early Dinosaurs In a remote bonebed in Arizona, a Smithsonian team unearthed the oldest pterosaur on record. This remarkable discovery sheds light on the evolution of flight and the interconnectedness of ancient species. The findings not only challenge existing theories but also open up a […]
T. rex: slow, feathered? New study disappoints kids, rewrites dinosaur story
T. rex: slow, feathered? New study disappoints kids, rewrites dinosaur story New research indicates the T. rex likely had feathers, challenging prior beliefs. For a long time, the Tyrannosaurus rex has been portrayed as a scaly, fearsome predator, ruling the prehistoric world with its mighty jaws and massive size. However, a recent study has suggested […]
Dinosaurs were much slower than fossil track calculations suggested, shows study
Dinosaurs Were Much Slower Than Fossil Track Calculations Suggested, Shows Study While fossil trackways are widely used to estimate the speed of extinct animals, especially dinosaurs, a recent study has challenged the conventional understanding of how fast these prehistoric creatures could actually move. The research, conducted by a team of paleontologists and biomechanics experts, analyzed […]
‘Goblin Prince’: New armored lizard that lived alongside dinosaur found
Goblin Prince: Unveiling the Discovery of a New Armored Lizard Species A raccoon-sized armored lizard has been identified through the fossilized remains found in Southern Utah. This remarkable discovery sheds light on a previously unknown species that coexisted with dinosaurs during the late Triassic period. Named the “Goblin Prince” for its mysterious and regal aura, […]
US unearths one of the largest salamander species ever discovered on Earth
US Unearths One of the Largest Salamander Species Ever Discovered on Earth Researchers at East Tennessee State University discovered a giant salamander species at a renowned fossil site in the United States. This remarkable find has sparked excitement and curiosity among scientists and nature enthusiasts worldwide. The newfound species, named Andrias salamandra, measures an astonishing […]
Inside an 80-million-year-old egg: Dinosaur secrets uncovered with CT scans
Inside an 80-million-year-old Egg: Dinosaur Secrets Uncovered with CT Scans Paleontologists have carried out CT scans of a dinosaur egg and the skull of a small dinosaur at the Royal Tyrell Museum in Alberta, Canada. The findings from the scans have provided unprecedented insights into the world of dinosaurs and shed light on their mysterious […]
90-million-year-old pterosaur fossil with 11-foot wings found in Japan
An international team of researchers discovered a truly remarkable pterosaur from Japan, the first ever found in the country. This ancient creature, which lived approximately 90 million years ago, has stunned the scientific community with its incredible wingspan of 11 feet. The fossil of this majestic pterosaur was unearthed in the cretaceous rock formations of […]
2-million-year-old teeth reveal sex of mysterious ancient human-like ape species
2-Million-Year-Old Teeth Reveal Sex of Mysterious Ancient Human-Like Ape Species A new scientific study is uncovering unprecedented details about the lives and genetics of extinct human-like ape species through the analysis of 2-million-year-old teeth. The research, conducted by a team of paleontologists and anthropologists, focused on examining the dental remains of an ancient ape species […]
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 […]