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18,000-Year-Old Evidence of Human Brain Consumption Found in Poland’s Maszycka Cave
11+ hour, 30+ min ago (781+ words) Published in Scientific Reports, the study uses advanced 3D microscopic analysis to confirm that the cut marks and fractures found on human bones were made by stone tools shortly after death. The findings strongly suggest deliberate processing of bodies for food…...
A New Species Of Spinosaurus With A Blade-Like Crest On Its Head Was Discovered In Niger
12+ hour, 43+ min ago (586+ words) A new Spinosaurus species with a tall, blade-like crest on its head was discovered in what is now Niger. Researchers named it Spinosaurus mirabilis. It lived around 95 million years ago in an area with plenty of rivers. The new discovery…...
12 Prehistoric Predators That Would Terrorize Todays Earth
14+ hour, 34+ min ago (1285+ words) Long before humans dominated Earth, our planet was ruled by creatures so formidable that they would send shivers down the spines of even our bravest modern-day adventurers. These prehistoric predators, perfectly evolved killing machines, roamed land, sea, and air with…...
‘Astonishing’ new dinosaur species discovered in the Sahara
16+ hour, 12+ min ago (470+ words) Palaeontologists have announced the discovery of a massive new dinosaur species in a remote stretch of the Sahara Desert, describing the find as both unexpected and deeply emotional. The dinosaur, named Spinosaurus mirabilis, roamed what is now Niger more than…...
This Strange Spiky Dinosaur Had Skin Unlike Anything We've Ever Seen
16+ hour, 43+ min ago (517+ words) Some dinosaurs were scaly, some were covered in bony plates of armor, and others were even feathered. But now paleontologists have discovered a new species with a type of skin covering that's never been seen in dinosaurs before: hollow spikes....
Narwhals Are Real—And Their Unicorn Horn Is Actually a Tooth
17+ hour, 41+ min ago (1232+ 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…...
20 Dinosaur Discoveries That Changed What We Know About Prehistoric Life
18+ hour, 27+ min ago (695+ words) Home " Wildlife " 20 Dinosaur Discoveries That Changed What We Know About Prehistoric Life The initial discovery of dinosaur fossils occurred in the early 19th century. William Buckland, an English geologist, described the first scientifically recognized dinosaur, Megalosaurus, in 1824. This discovery was a…...
Reptiles v. Plants & Dogs: Reptiles Lose
20+ hour, 10+ min ago (188+ words) Eugene Volokh | 2.21.2026 9:33 AM From the Report & Recommendation in New Moon Reptiles LLC v. Saekow d/b/a DD's Plants, issued by Magistrate Judge Ryon McCabe (S.D. Fla.) on January 22 and approved Tuesday by District Judge Aileen Cannon: As of the date of…...
Scientists Discover New Dinosaur Fossils with 'Weird' Features in the Remote Heart of the Sahara
20+ hour, 58+ min ago (283+ words) In a remote corner of the Sahara, researchers have stumbled upon something truly extraordinary, dinosaur fossils with baffling, unexplained features. The fossils, found deep in an inland river system, tell a story of a predator that thrived far from the…...
Scientists Discover 290-Million-Year-Old Vomit Fossil, and It's Older Than Dinosaurs!
21+ hour, 58+ min ago (267+ words) In the depths of Germany, a 290-million-year-old fossilized vomit has just revealed an unexpected story of life long before dinosaurs. A remarkable discovery in Germany has uncovered fossilized vomit, or regurgitalite, dating back 290 million years, older than the dinosaurs themselves....