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Fossils of predator that gave rise to all mammals discovered

Discovery of ancient gorgonopsian fossils reveals evolutionary links to mammals, indicating they were top predators influencing mammal ancestry.

Move aside, Cara Delevingne: New dinosaur had 'distinctive eyebrows'

Discovery of Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus reveals new insights into Jurassic theropods, contributing crucial knowledge to the evolutionary history of predatory dinosaurs.

Germany: Bavarian pterosaur fossil gives evolutionary clues DW 11/19/2024

The discovery of Skiphosoura bavarica sheds light on the evolution of pterosaurs, highlighting previously unknown traits and behaviors.

What fossilized dino feces can tell us about their rise to dominance

Fossilized feces and vomit provide essential clues to understanding how dinosaurs evolved to dominate their ecosystems.

Discovery of new fossil may explain the rise of the dinosaurs

Fossil of Gondwanax paraisensis sheds light on the evolution of lizards into dinosaurs.
Identification of new reptile species offers insights into Triassic competition and adaptations.

Secrets Emerge From a Fossil's Taco Shell-Like Cover

Arthropods with mandibles, like Odaraia alata, played a crucial role in the diversity and success of organisms over millions of years.

Fossils of predator that gave rise to all mammals discovered

Discovery of ancient gorgonopsian fossils reveals evolutionary links to mammals, indicating they were top predators influencing mammal ancestry.

Move aside, Cara Delevingne: New dinosaur had 'distinctive eyebrows'

Discovery of Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus reveals new insights into Jurassic theropods, contributing crucial knowledge to the evolutionary history of predatory dinosaurs.

Germany: Bavarian pterosaur fossil gives evolutionary clues DW 11/19/2024

The discovery of Skiphosoura bavarica sheds light on the evolution of pterosaurs, highlighting previously unknown traits and behaviors.

What fossilized dino feces can tell us about their rise to dominance

Fossilized feces and vomit provide essential clues to understanding how dinosaurs evolved to dominate their ecosystems.

Discovery of new fossil may explain the rise of the dinosaurs

Fossil of Gondwanax paraisensis sheds light on the evolution of lizards into dinosaurs.
Identification of new reptile species offers insights into Triassic competition and adaptations.

Secrets Emerge From a Fossil's Taco Shell-Like Cover

Arthropods with mandibles, like Odaraia alata, played a crucial role in the diversity and success of organisms over millions of years.
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#fossils

Small fossil has big implications for bird brain evolution

The evolution of bird brains shows complex intelligence comparable to mammals, with new fossil evidence shedding light on this evolutionary path.

A Mummified Saber-Toothed Kitten Emerges in Siberia

The discovery of a saber-toothed cat mummy is a significant find in paleontology, being the first of its kind in 28,000 years.

Sabre-toothed cub mummy found in Siberia

The mummified remains of a sabre-toothed cat cub provide unprecedented insights into the species' morphology and development.

Scientists discover 80million-year-old 'fully intact' dinosaur eggs

Discovery of the smallest fully intact dinosaur egg sheds light on dinosaur reproduction and diversity.

The race to save fossils exposed by Brazil's record-setting floods

Devastating floods in southern Brazil uncovered important dinosaur fossils, but ongoing wet conditions pose a risk to vulnerable specimens.

Where There's Joy in a Terror Bird

La Tormenta museum showcases the rich fossil history of the Tatacoa Desert, highlighting a unique geological period dominated by birds.

Small fossil has big implications for bird brain evolution

The evolution of bird brains shows complex intelligence comparable to mammals, with new fossil evidence shedding light on this evolutionary path.

A Mummified Saber-Toothed Kitten Emerges in Siberia

The discovery of a saber-toothed cat mummy is a significant find in paleontology, being the first of its kind in 28,000 years.

Sabre-toothed cub mummy found in Siberia

The mummified remains of a sabre-toothed cat cub provide unprecedented insights into the species' morphology and development.

Scientists discover 80million-year-old 'fully intact' dinosaur eggs

Discovery of the smallest fully intact dinosaur egg sheds light on dinosaur reproduction and diversity.

The race to save fossils exposed by Brazil's record-setting floods

Devastating floods in southern Brazil uncovered important dinosaur fossils, but ongoing wet conditions pose a risk to vulnerable specimens.

Where There's Joy in a Terror Bird

La Tormenta museum showcases the rich fossil history of the Tatacoa Desert, highlighting a unique geological period dominated by birds.
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An intact 80-million-year-old fossil is the Rosetta Stone' that promises to decipher bird evolution

The discovery of a well-preserved bird fossil may unlock secrets of bird evolution, bridging a crucial gap in the fossil record.

Yukon gold miners are unearthing mummified ancient creatures and truckloads of fossils from the Ice Age. Take a look.

Gold mining in Yukon regularly uncovers Ice Age animal remains, which paleontologists study to learn about the past.

Scientists study 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten frozen in Siberia

Scientists revealed significant differences between a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten and modern lion cubs, enhancing our understanding of prehistoric mammals.

New clues about how life bounced back after dinosaur extinction

The discovery of fossils in Colorado sheds light on the quick rebound of life post-dinosaur extinction, revealing the evolution of large mammals within 300,000 years.

This Ancient Sea Cow Was Killed by a Croc and Eaten by a Shark

The fossilized remains of a manateelike animal reveal brutal predator-prey interactions with evidence of attacks from both a crocodilian and a shark.

Coahuilasaurus lipani', the new dinosaur species discovered in northern Mexico

A new species of dinosaur, Coahuilasaurus lipani, was identified in Coahuila, Mexico, contributing to the understanding of dinosaur diversity in the region.

An intact 80-million-year-old fossil is the Rosetta Stone' that promises to decipher bird evolution

The discovery of a well-preserved bird fossil may unlock secrets of bird evolution, bridging a crucial gap in the fossil record.

Yukon gold miners are unearthing mummified ancient creatures and truckloads of fossils from the Ice Age. Take a look.

Gold mining in Yukon regularly uncovers Ice Age animal remains, which paleontologists study to learn about the past.

Scientists study 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten frozen in Siberia

Scientists revealed significant differences between a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten and modern lion cubs, enhancing our understanding of prehistoric mammals.

New clues about how life bounced back after dinosaur extinction

The discovery of fossils in Colorado sheds light on the quick rebound of life post-dinosaur extinction, revealing the evolution of large mammals within 300,000 years.

This Ancient Sea Cow Was Killed by a Croc and Eaten by a Shark

The fossilized remains of a manateelike animal reveal brutal predator-prey interactions with evidence of attacks from both a crocodilian and a shark.

Coahuilasaurus lipani', the new dinosaur species discovered in northern Mexico

A new species of dinosaur, Coahuilasaurus lipani, was identified in Coahuila, Mexico, contributing to the understanding of dinosaur diversity in the region.
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#biodiversity

How Earth's Biggest Mass Extinctions Stack Up

Mass extinctions share common origins, chiefly large-scale volcanism, but differ in outcomes, with the current age possibly leading to a sixth.

You Won't Believe How Hard It Is to Answer This Basic Question about Prehistoric Life

Taxonomic classification of extinct species is complex and may misrepresent prehistoric biodiversity.

Photos of the Week: Doo Dah, Horse Play, Cloud Falls

The article presents diverse global events, showcasing technological advances, environmental challenges, and cultural phenomena.

How Earth's Biggest Mass Extinctions Stack Up

Mass extinctions share common origins, chiefly large-scale volcanism, but differ in outcomes, with the current age possibly leading to a sixth.

You Won't Believe How Hard It Is to Answer This Basic Question about Prehistoric Life

Taxonomic classification of extinct species is complex and may misrepresent prehistoric biodiversity.

Photos of the Week: Doo Dah, Horse Play, Cloud Falls

The article presents diverse global events, showcasing technological advances, environmental challenges, and cultural phenomena.
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1 National Park Service job in Calif. and Nevada could rewrite human history

Aubrey Bonde, the first regional paleontologist in the National Park Service, is pioneering paleontological efforts and fossil protection in national parks.
#dinosaur-fossils

Dinosaurs unearthed in China may have ended with a collapse, not a catastrophe

The Yixian Formation's dinosaur fossils offer profound insights, with a new hypothesis suggesting burrow collapses contributed to their preservation instead of volcanic activity.

Experience: we discovered a rare T rex fossil

A young dinosaur enthusiast discovers a potential dinosaur fossil, igniting excitement and anticipation for its excavation.

Did the World's Best-Preserved Dinosaurs Really Die in 'Pompeii' Events?

The Yixian Formation revealed an extraordinary array of exceptionally preserved fossils that transformed our understanding of dinosaur evolution.

World's Priciest Dinosaur Fossil Comes to Museum of Natural History

A record-breaking stegosaurus fossil purchased for $44.6 million will be exhibited at the American Museum of Natural History in a public loan.

A New Frontier in Paleontology for Profit: Selling Shares in a Stegosaurus

Dinosaur fossils are being turned into investment vehicles, raising concerns about academic access to specimens.

A colossal fossil! Big-boned new Stegosaurus joins lineup at American Museum of Natural History | amNewYork

Apex, a 150-million-year-old Stegosaurus fossil, is one of the largest and most complete specimens and will be displayed at AMNH starting December 8.

Dinosaurs unearthed in China may have ended with a collapse, not a catastrophe

The Yixian Formation's dinosaur fossils offer profound insights, with a new hypothesis suggesting burrow collapses contributed to their preservation instead of volcanic activity.

Experience: we discovered a rare T rex fossil

A young dinosaur enthusiast discovers a potential dinosaur fossil, igniting excitement and anticipation for its excavation.

Did the World's Best-Preserved Dinosaurs Really Die in 'Pompeii' Events?

The Yixian Formation revealed an extraordinary array of exceptionally preserved fossils that transformed our understanding of dinosaur evolution.

World's Priciest Dinosaur Fossil Comes to Museum of Natural History

A record-breaking stegosaurus fossil purchased for $44.6 million will be exhibited at the American Museum of Natural History in a public loan.

A New Frontier in Paleontology for Profit: Selling Shares in a Stegosaurus

Dinosaur fossils are being turned into investment vehicles, raising concerns about academic access to specimens.

A colossal fossil! Big-boned new Stegosaurus joins lineup at American Museum of Natural History | amNewYork

Apex, a 150-million-year-old Stegosaurus fossil, is one of the largest and most complete specimens and will be displayed at AMNH starting December 8.
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What to know about the $45 million dinosaur fossil now on display in New York City

The Apex fossil represents a significant advancement in paleontological research due to its completeness and age.
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From fossil dung, scientists reconstruct the rise of the dinosaurs

Fossilized dinosaur dung reveals crucial insights into the ecosystem dynamics of early dinosaurs and their relationships with other ancient life forms.

Lizards and snakes are 35 million years older than we thought

Cryptovaranoides microlanius is now recognized as the oldest known squamate, significantly altering the timeline of lizard evolution.

Over 500 fossilized poops show how dinosaurs came to rule the Earth

Dinosaurs thrived due to their dietary flexibility, consuming a wide variety of food sources, which is essential to their dominance.

From fossil dung, scientists reconstruct the rise of the dinosaurs

Fossilized dinosaur dung reveals crucial insights into the ecosystem dynamics of early dinosaurs and their relationships with other ancient life forms.

Lizards and snakes are 35 million years older than we thought

Cryptovaranoides microlanius is now recognized as the oldest known squamate, significantly altering the timeline of lizard evolution.

Over 500 fossilized poops show how dinosaurs came to rule the Earth

Dinosaurs thrived due to their dietary flexibility, consuming a wide variety of food sources, which is essential to their dominance.
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#human-evolution

Fossilized Footprints Reveal Two Extinct Hominin Species Did In Fact Live Side By Side

Fossilized footprints offer unique insights into the behavior and interaction of early hominins, revealing aspects inaccessible from bones alone.

Fossil Footprints Suggest Two Early Human Species Crossed Paths within Hours

Fossilized footprints of two ancient hominin species suggest they coexisted and may have interacted around 1.5 million years ago.

Fossilized Footprints Reveal Two Extinct Hominin Species Did In Fact Live Side By Side

Fossilized footprints offer unique insights into the behavior and interaction of early hominins, revealing aspects inaccessible from bones alone.

Fossil Footprints Suggest Two Early Human Species Crossed Paths within Hours

Fossilized footprints of two ancient hominin species suggest they coexisted and may have interacted around 1.5 million years ago.
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#history

101 Mind-Blowing Facts That Sound Like They're Big Huge Lies But Are Actually Completely, Totally, 100% True

The time difference between T-Rex and Stegosaurus exceeds the difference between T-Rex and today.

Interesting history behind Haddonfield's Dinosaur

The bronze dinosaur sculpture in Haddonfield honors the local scientific discovery that initiated paleontological research in the region.

101 Mind-Blowing Facts That Sound Like They're Big Huge Lies But Are Actually Completely, Totally, 100% True

The time difference between T-Rex and Stegosaurus exceeds the difference between T-Rex and today.

Interesting history behind Haddonfield's Dinosaur

The bronze dinosaur sculpture in Haddonfield honors the local scientific discovery that initiated paleontological research in the region.
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#dinosaurs

Scientists Discover Similar Dinosaur Footprints on Opposite Sides of the Atlantic

Dinosaurs may have roamed a corridor connecting South America and Africa before their continents split.

Dinosaur Domination Is Marked in a Timeline of Vomit and Feces Fossils

Dinosaurs achieved dominance through complex ecosystems, supported by research on fossilized feces and vomit, shedding light on predator-prey relationships.

Paleontologist rates 14 dinosaur attacks in the "Jurassic Park" movies

Paleontologist Dave Hone rates the realism of 'Jurassic Park' movies, offering insights into dinosaur behavior, ecology, and their portrayals in film.

The incredible story of Megalosaurus'

The first dinosaur, Megalosaurus Bucklandii, was mistaken for a giant human's scrotum, reflecting the historical intertwining of science and theology.

Scientists Discover Similar Dinosaur Footprints on Opposite Sides of the Atlantic

Dinosaurs may have roamed a corridor connecting South America and Africa before their continents split.

Dinosaur Domination Is Marked in a Timeline of Vomit and Feces Fossils

Dinosaurs achieved dominance through complex ecosystems, supported by research on fossilized feces and vomit, shedding light on predator-prey relationships.

Paleontologist rates 14 dinosaur attacks in the "Jurassic Park" movies

Paleontologist Dave Hone rates the realism of 'Jurassic Park' movies, offering insights into dinosaur behavior, ecology, and their portrayals in film.

The incredible story of Megalosaurus'

The first dinosaur, Megalosaurus Bucklandii, was mistaken for a giant human's scrotum, reflecting the historical intertwining of science and theology.
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We're closer to re-creating the sounds of Parasaurolophus

The crest of the Parasaurolophus likely served as a resonating chamber for vocalization, producing sounds analogous to brass instruments.
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This Saber-Toothed Kitten Mummy Is So Stinking Cute That I'm Gonna Cry! | Defector

A recent discovery of a saber-toothed cat cub provides unprecedented insight into Ice Age predators.

Scientists find a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten in the Siberian permafrost

A 35,000-year-old saber-toothed cub discovery provides unprecedented insights into its physical characteristics and adaptations from a unique permafrost preservation.

This Saber-Toothed Kitten Mummy Is So Stinking Cute That I'm Gonna Cry! | Defector

A recent discovery of a saber-toothed cat cub provides unprecedented insight into Ice Age predators.

Scientists find a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten in the Siberian permafrost

A 35,000-year-old saber-toothed cub discovery provides unprecedented insights into its physical characteristics and adaptations from a unique permafrost preservation.
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The Extraordinary 'Life Chronicles' VR Experience Is Now Open

Life Chronicles is an immersive VR experience showcasing Earth's evolution from prehistoric life to dinosaurs, available in London until December 2.
#ice-age

Meet Siberian Simba: Mummified saber-toothed kitten found in Arctic

A perfectly preserved saber-toothed kitten has been discovered in the Arctic, providing new insights into its morphology and living conditions during the ice age.

An amateur fossil hunter found a 7-foot-long mammoth tusk that's thousands of years old - take a look

Amateur fossil hunter Templeton discovered a mammoth tusk, highlighting the significance of such finds and the ongoing interest in extinct Ice Age animals.

Meet Siberian Simba: Mummified saber-toothed kitten found in Arctic

A perfectly preserved saber-toothed kitten has been discovered in the Arctic, providing new insights into its morphology and living conditions during the ice age.

An amateur fossil hunter found a 7-foot-long mammoth tusk that's thousands of years old - take a look

Amateur fossil hunter Templeton discovered a mammoth tusk, highlighting the significance of such finds and the ongoing interest in extinct Ice Age animals.
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Hiker discovers first trace of entire prehistoric ecosystem in Italian Alps

A hiker discovered prehistoric footprints in the Northern Italian Alps, revealing a 280 million-year-old ecosystem due to climate change-induced melting.

Accidental gunpowder blast caused an uproar at London Zoo in 1874

Dinosaur bones discovery emphasizes the significance of paleontology in understanding prehistoric ecosystems.
Uncontrolled urban activities can severely disrupt wildlife, as seen with London’s birds.

PODCAST: The foreigners who helped make France and just how bad is the French debt crisis?

French PM Barnier's recent speech lacked clarity on budget deficits, drawing humorous comparisons.
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Meet Loki,' the new dinosaur with giant horns that dates back 78 million years

The newly discovered dinosaur, Lokiceratops rangiformi, has unique head ornaments resembling the character Loki and possesses the largest horns seen on a dinosaur.

New dinosaur species discovered in Zimbabwe named Musankwa sanyatiensis

A new dinosaur species, Musankwa sanyatiensis, was named based on a remarkable fossil finding in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe.

A 10-year-old girl found 220-million-year-old dinosaur footprints on the beach

A 10-year-old discovered 220-million-year-old dinosaur tracks in Wales, marking a significant paleontological find after over 140 years.

A Leggy Tyrannosaur Emerges From a Mexican Desert

A new tyrannosaur species, Labocania aguillonae, was identified from previously overlooked bones in a drawer, revealing evolutionary diversity among southern tyrannosaurs.

Meet Loki,' the new dinosaur with giant horns that dates back 78 million years

The newly discovered dinosaur, Lokiceratops rangiformi, has unique head ornaments resembling the character Loki and possesses the largest horns seen on a dinosaur.

New dinosaur species discovered in Zimbabwe named Musankwa sanyatiensis

A new dinosaur species, Musankwa sanyatiensis, was named based on a remarkable fossil finding in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe.

A 10-year-old girl found 220-million-year-old dinosaur footprints on the beach

A 10-year-old discovered 220-million-year-old dinosaur tracks in Wales, marking a significant paleontological find after over 140 years.

A Leggy Tyrannosaur Emerges From a Mexican Desert

A new tyrannosaur species, Labocania aguillonae, was identified from previously overlooked bones in a drawer, revealing evolutionary diversity among southern tyrannosaurs.
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A Fossilized Creature May Explain a Puzzling Painting on a Rock Wall

The Horned Serpent rock art reflects an advanced understanding of paleontology by the San people, potentially inspired by local fossils.

Rare woolly rhino mummies emerge from the permafrost

Gennady Boeskorov's research on woolly rhinoceroses provides unparalleled insights into their adaptation and biology during the Pleistocene era.

Entire ecosystem' of fossils 8.7m years old found under Los Angeles high school

Marine fossils from 8.7 million years ago, including a diverse array of species, were found beneath San Pedro high school in Los Angeles.
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First complete mammoth tusk found in Mississippi

The discovery of a complete Columbian mammoth tusk in Mississippi is a significant paleontological find, being the first intact tusk in the state.

A sinkhole in South Dakota is packed with mammoth fossils that experts have been digging up for half a century. Take a look.

The Mammoth Site, celebrating its 50th anniversary, has uncovered fossils from over 61 mammoths, with many more yet to be discovered.

First complete mammoth tusk found in Mississippi

The discovery of a complete Columbian mammoth tusk in Mississippi is a significant paleontological find, being the first intact tusk in the state.

A sinkhole in South Dakota is packed with mammoth fossils that experts have been digging up for half a century. Take a look.

The Mammoth Site, celebrating its 50th anniversary, has uncovered fossils from over 61 mammoths, with many more yet to be discovered.
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The Bitter Feud at the Heart of the Paleontology World

The article explores the journey of Melanie During, a graduate student uncovering prehistoric secrets in South Dakota.

Ancient sea cow was attacked by a croc and then scavenged by a shark

This article reveals a detailed account of a prehistoric sea cow's demise, showcasing predator interactions from millions of years ago.

Matching dinosaur prints were found an ocean apart in Africa and South America

Matching dinosaur tracks in Brazil and Cameroon indicate a once-connected land corridor between South America and Africa 120 million years ago.

These Fossils Are Found All Over, but What Made Them Was a Mystery

Bifungites fossil burrows provide evidence of ancient soft-bodied invertebrates, with new findings indicating a possible association with a worm species.

Dinosaur Brain Science Is Revealing the Senses of T. rex and Its Prey

Dinosaurs like T. rex exhibited more complex behaviors and intelligence than previously thought, debunking long-held myths of their inferior cognitive capabilities.

A 13,600-year-old mastodon skull is unearthed in an Iowa creek

Iowa has uncovered its first well-preserved mastodon, a significant archaeological find that may indicate prehistoric human interactions.

T. Rex was 49ft long and weighed 15 TONNES - 70% heavier than thought

T. Rex may have weighed up to 15 tonnes, 70% more massive than previously thought.

A Fossil Mystery, Solved by a Spin

Essexella asherae fossils, originally believed to be odd jellyfish, were actually a different ocean creature from the Carboniferous period.

World's largest stegosaurus skeleton to be auctioned for millions

Selling rare fossils at high prices can hinder scientific research.

Can the Best Fossils Ever Found Answer the Biggest Dinosaur Question?

Museums are enhancing visitor experiences with sensory exhibits, like recreating prehistoric scents and sounds, to engage young audiences and promote public science participation.

The largest marine reptile ever could match blue whales in size

Ichthyosaurs, marine reptiles from the Mesozoic era, were enormous creatures that rivaled blue whales in size, potentially making them the largest marine reptiles ever discovered.

Elementary school students playing in mountains stumble upon fossil of 'iconic' mammal

Students discovered ancient sloth fossil in Santa Cruz Mountains.
Fossils engage people with the deep past and inspire future generations.
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