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Where crocodiles are family: Inside a Nubian village in Egypt
13+ min ago A crocodile hatchling is crawling on my shirt making its way to my head. Seven-year-old Ali Mustafa nimbly picks up the reptile. He grins, rather mischievously. A few yards away, inside a well, the mother " a crocodile much bigger in…...
A photographer finds thousands of dinosaur footprints near Italian Winter Olympic venue
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Metabolites preserved in fossil bones reveal ancient diets, diseases, and habitats
9+ hour, 56+ min ago Antelope bone fragment in rock from the 3-million-year-old early human site, Makapansgaat (South Africa). (CREDIT: Timothy Bromage and Bin Hu, NYU Dentistry) Metabolism quietly governs every living body. It shapes how organisms grow, reproduce, heal, and age. Because metabolism links…...
Largest group of freshwater fish originated in rivers, not the seas
12+ hour, 59+ min ago A new fossil fish suggests that the largest group of freshwater fish began in the sea, not in rivers. These fish include more than 10,000 species, from river giants to tiny aquarium favorites. The key fossil is a tiny skeleton that…...
Prehistoric bees turned animal bones into baby nests, behavior never seen before
14+ hour, 30+ min ago About 20,000 years ago, a cave on a Caribbean island quietly filled with bones. Owls hunted by night, returned to their rocky shelter, and regurgitated pellets packed with the remains of rodents, birds, and other prey. Over generations, those bones piled…...
These “Crystal Dinosaur Eggs” Were Just Found in China; Here's What Was Found Inside
17+ hour, 48+ min ago Deep beneath the soil of eastern China, scientists have uncovered a prehistoric mystery hidden inside two perfectly round fossilized eggs. Two large, fossilized dinosaur eggs packed with natural crystals have been discovered in eastern China. Unearthed in the Qianshan Basin…...
The unique human body part that evolution cannot explain
20+ hour, 26+ min ago The human chin has long been fertile ground for arguments between scientists over its purpose The human body is a machine whose many parts " from the microscopic details of our cells to our limbs, eyes, liver and brain " have been…...
How the Crocodile Jaw Strength Makes It a Fearsome Predator
21+ hour, 38+ min ago Home " Wildlife " How the Crocodile Jaw Strength Makes It a Fearsome Predator The crocodile's jaw is a masterclass in biological engineering. Its jaw muscles are incredibly strong, yet the opening muscles remain weak, a unique adaptation that maximizes their bite…...
Why the Saiga Antelope’s Nose Is Nature’s Air Filter
23+ hour, 48+ min ago Home " Wildlife " Why the Saiga Antelope's Nose Is Nature's Air Filter Extreme temperatures and minimal vegetation characterize the arid steppes and semi-deserts where the saiga antelope roams. During the summer, the air becomes oppressively hot and dusty, while in the…...
Could Modern Animals Survive the Age of Dinosaurs?
1+ day, 18+ min ago 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…...