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Early Miocene Fossil Fills Gap in Ape Family Tree
40+ min ago (514+ words) Paleontologists have identified a new genus and species of fossil ape that lived about 17-18 million years ago in northern Egypt. The discovery suggests that the ancestors of modern apes " and humans " may have emerged not in East Africa, but at…...
Fossil festival with skeletons, Q&A and activities heading to zoo
5+ hour, 48+ min ago (380+ words) A prehistoric experience is coming to Telford for a weekend of discovery, dinosaurs, and hands-on learning. The Telford Fossil Festival will take place at Exotic Zoo on June 6 and 7, celebrating the wonders of palaeontology and prehistoric life with interactive talks,…...
Funny "Great Auntsaurus" Dinosaur Family T-Shirt - T-Rex Design For Great Aunt, Available In T-Shirt, Hoodie & More (Black)
15+ hour, 37+ min ago (302+ words) Great Aunt Dinosaur T Rex Great Auntsaurus 3 kids Family T-Shirt Sweatshirt Hoodie TankTop For Men Women KidsThis shirt makes for a great staple t-shirt that compliments any outfit. It's made of a heavier cotton and the double-stitched neckline and sleeves…...
Tiny Poseable T-Rex Skeleton Figurine - 3D Printed Dinosaur Fossil Model, Desk Toy & Collectible
14+ hour, 36+ min ago (384+ words) Step back into the prehistoric era with the Tiny Skeleton T-Rex " a detailed, poseable dinosaur fossil figurine expertly 3D printed in Quebec, Canada. With its articulated design, this miniature T-Rex skeleton can be positioned for display or fidget play, making it…...
Kids Dinosaur Mask - Latex Halloween Cosplay Masks (T-Rex, Triceratops, Tarbosaurus)
10+ hour, 12+ min ago (187+ words) Excellent for dress up with this cool halloween mask, you will become the focus in the crowd.Great accessory to any costumer for a theater, play, opera, costumer party, masquerade themed even, prom, and other special events.Material: Nature LatexType:…...
Pumnao Megalodon Shark Tooth Replica – High-Fidelity Fossilized Teeth & Claws Collectible, Display Stand Included
13+ hour, 11+ min ago (671+ words) EXQUISITE REPLICA: Our collection of prehistoric replicas - Allosaurus Claw, Megaraptor Claw, Tyrannosaurus Rex Tooth, and Megalodon Shark Tooth - have been expertly crafted to match the exact proportions of their original counterparts, resulting in an incredibly lifelike appearance that is sure…...
Unearth the prehistoric past at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis
13+ hour, 45+ min ago (791+ words) Nestled in the scenic Big Horn Basin of Wyoming, the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis offers something very few places in the world can: Experiencing the thrill of a real dinosaur dig. The Wyoming Dinosaur Center blends world-class paleontology with…...
New ape discovery ‘reshaping’ understanding of evolution
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (887+ words) The discovery of a new ape species that lived in Egypt 17 million years ago is "reshaping" the understanding of evolution. The fossil find suggests that the closest ancestors to modern apes may have emerged in northern Africa rather than in…...
Human Replica Skull Axis Scientific - Canine Skull With Articulating Jaw Organs Model
21+ hour, 53+ min ago (183+ words) ConditionNew: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such…...
Lion-sized armadillo, ancient tortoises: Ice Age creatures discovered in Central Texas
15+ hour, 41+ min ago (493+ words) A paleontologist snorkeling an underground stream in Texas found Ice Age fossils never before seen in Central Texas. (CREDIT: Quaternary Research / AI-enhanced for aspect ratio) The floor of Bender's Cave looked like a graveyard. Fossils spread across the submerged stream…...