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Limping dinosaur’s twisted path puzzles paleontologists 150 million years later
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (603+ words) Paleontologists may have uncovered the traces of a dinosaur that may have been limping, thanks to'fossilized footprints'preserved in stone for over 150 million years. In a Nov. 25 press release from the University of Queensland (UQ), Australian officials announced that the discovery…...
What Fossils Reveal About Ancient Animal Behaviors
4+ hour, 8+ min ago (1182+ words) Chris is the co-founder of 'Animals Around The Globe' and a fervent wildlife enthusiast with extensive travels across diverse ecosystems worldwide. From exploring the marine wonders in the Azores and witnessing the vast savannas of Kenya, to delving deep into…...
Why the Saiga Antelope’s Nose Is Nature’s Air Filter
4+ hour, 43+ min ago (453+ words) Home " Wildlife " Why the Saiga Antelope's Nose Is Nature's Air Filter The Saiga Antelope's nose is not just an odd-looking structure; it's a marvel of evolution tailor-made for life in harsh environments. This fleshy snout can be likened to a…...
Continued Scrutiny of Genus Claims: The Written Description and Enablement Requirements for Broad and Previously Undisclosed Subgenera
5+ hour, 15+ min ago (135+ words) The Court's Decision: Enablement 1Seagen Inc. v. Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd., 2023-2424 (Fed. Cir. Dec. 2, 2025). 2Seagen Inc. v. Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd., No. 2:2020cv00337. 3Separately, Daiichi was successful in instituting post grant review (PGR) against the '039 patent after the jury verdict, arguing that the '039 patent lacked written…...
Scientists Reveal First-Ever Look Inside 200-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Embryos, Here's What They Found Inside
8+ hour, 35+ min ago (471+ words) Unearthed from the past, 200-million-year-old dinosaur embryos hold more than just fossilized bones. Scientists have revealed the preserved embryos of a 200-million-year-old dinosaur species. Using a state-of-the-art particle accelerator, researchers were able to scan the fossils and create detailed 3D models…...
Scientists Unearthed a 326-Million-Year-Old Car-Sized Millipede Fossil That Once Crawled Across Earth Before the Dinosaurs
9+ hour, 5+ min ago (711+ words) A colossal fossil hidden inside a seaside boulder is forcing scientists to rethink everything they knew about life before the dinosaurs. Measuring the length of a car, this ancient creature didn't just break size records'it upended decades of scientific assumptions....
What Makes Raptors the Apex Predators of the Sky
9+ hour, 12+ min ago (1060+ words) Soaring majestically against azure skies, raptors represent nature's perfect aerial hunters. These birds of prey have dominated the airspace for millions of years, evolving specialized adaptations that make them unparalleled predators. From the mighty eagles and hawks to the swift…...
The Fish That Can Survive on Land for Days
10+ hour ago (1157+ words) Chris is the co-founder of 'Animals Around The Globe' and a fervent wildlife enthusiast with extensive travels across diverse ecosystems worldwide. From exploring the marine wonders in the Azores and witnessing the vast savannas of Kenya, to delving deep into…...
93-Year-Old Paleontological Research Institution Faces Potential Closure Amid Financial Crisis
12+ hour, 27+ min ago (966+ words) The Paleontological Research Institution may face closure by the end of the year if it cannot pay off a $3 million mortgage, according to PRI Director Prof. Emeritus Warren Allmon, earth and atmospheric sciences. A financial crisis involving the institution's largest…...
Cave of Wonders: Where Prehistoric Bees Made Nests in the Bones of Animals Eaten by Colossal Owls
14+ hour, 41+ min ago (747+ words) Burrowing bees generally prefer to make their nests in the open, but some 20,000 years ago their ancestors lived in a cave where they used the bones of prey animals rather than soft soil. The groundbreaking discovery was made in a…...