Tag: fossil discovery

UK scientists make surprising discovery about 500 million-year-old fossil mystery

UK scientists make surprising discovery about 500 million-year-old fossil mystery Scientists have made a surprising discovery about a mysterious fossil from the Cambrian period. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have unveiled their findings regarding a 500 million-year-old fossil that has puzzled scientists for decades. The fossil, known as Vetulicolia, has long been a subject […]

225 million-year-old fossil reveals ancient solution to quick, deadly hunting

A 225 Million-Year-Old Fossil Unveils an Ancient Solution to Quick, Deadly Hunting A new fossil discovery from Texas sheds light on the repeated evolution of predator jaws. This remarkable find offers a rare glimpse into the distant past, where ancient creatures roamed the Earth with unique adaptations for survival. The fossil, estimated to be 225 […]

Extremely rare: 2.6 million-year-old fossil identified as new species by scientists

Extremely rare: 2.6 million-year-old fossil identified as new species by scientists Hiding in plain sight in Japan, researchers identified a new, “extremely rare” butterfly species with a remarkable history dating back 2.6 million years. This groundbreaking discovery sheds light on the ancient origins of these delicate creatures and provides valuable insights into the evolution of […]

Jurassic-era jawbone reveals new rodent-like mammal species with rare tooth traits

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 […]

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 […]

US professor, student discover 300-million-year-old fossil pre-dating dinosaurs

300-Million-Year-Old Fossil Unearthed by US Professor and Student at Rogers State University A geology professor and his student at Rogers State University (RSU) made a remarkable discovery that has the scientific community buzzing with excitement. The duo unearthed a 300-million-year-old fossil that predates the existence of dinosaurs, shedding new light on the Earth’s ancient history. […]

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