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Fossils Reveal Ancient Giant Kangaroos Could Hop — But Only in Short Bursts
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (486+ words) Learn more about ancient giant kangaroos and the previous research claiming they were too heavy to hop. A new study finds that hopping may have been one of the few movement methods for these ancient animals. While modern-day kangaroos are…...
550-pound Ice Age kangaroos could still hop
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (359+ words) Published Jan 22, 2026 4:30 PM EST Kangaroos have likely been hopping across the planet for much longer than experts previously believed. Not only that, but the ancestors of today's marsupials landed their leaps while growing much larger than their descendents. It's easy…...
Parking Lot Construction Leads To First Fossil Excavation at Dinosaur National Monument Since 1924
4+ hour ago (188+ words) Outdoor News Focused On Skiing, National Parks & Wildlife UTAH " A recent parking lot construction project at Dinosaur National Monument revealed previously uncovered dinosaur fossils near the Quarry Exhibit Hall, marking the first fossil excavations at this location since 1924. This location…...
Prototaxites May Be Completely Unknown Branch of Complex Life | Sci.News
4+ hour, 53+ min ago (622+ words) Prototaxites was the largest organism on land 410 million years ago. Image credit: Matt Humpage. Prototaxites was the first giant organism to inhabit Earth's terrestrial surface, appearing during the Late Silurian and Devonian periods, roughly 420 to 370 million years ago. Known from…...
The Science of the Canine Nose More Powerful Than You Think
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (1127+ 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…...
Fossils reveal oldest known vertebrates had four eyes
5+ hour, 54+ min ago (195+ words) Fossils reveal oldest known vertebrates had four eyes'chronicle-tribune.com Artist's reconstruction of the oldest known vertebrate's four eyes. (Xiangtong Lei & Sihang Zhang via SWNS) Fossil specimen of a myllokunmingid, the oldest known vertebrate, preserving two large lateral eyes and two…...
This Ancient Rhino Looked Like a Cross Between a Tank and a Horse
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (316+ words) Home " Animals " This Ancient Rhino Looked Like a Cross Between a Tank and a Horse The feeding behavior of Teleoceras likely resembled that of modern hippos more than contemporary rhinos. Its low profile and proximity to water sources suggest it…...
Age of Sigmar: The New Ossiarch Bonereapers Have Been A Long Time Coming
6+ hour, 25+ min ago (402+ words) A new archer unit and chariots for the Ossiarch Bonereapers are a massive nod to the past. Everything else is just icing on the cake. I've been a big fan of the Ossiarch Bonereapers since they were announced. Scratch that....
Science Museum Unveils New Licensed Discovery Sets in Collaboration with British Fossils
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (321+ words) Posted by Rebecca Ash | Jan 22, 2026 | Top news story | Carrying the trusted Science Museum STEM badge, the range provides retailers and consumers with the assurance of scientific rigour and educational value. With a rising demand for STEM'inspired products in both toy…...
This Dinosaur Monument Had Secrets Left to Reveal, Until Now
6+ hour, 56+ min ago (686+ words) For more than a hundred years, one of America's most famous fossil sites appeared to have given up all its secrets. That assumption has now been quietly overturned. A newly identified dinosaur find is reshaping how scientists view the site's…...