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Strange dinosaur species found with hundreds of stones in its throat named after funk band
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (603+ words) Scientists have discovered an enigmatic dinosaur species that lived some 120 million years ago and whose fossil contained hundreds of stones in its throat, a finding that could shed more light on bird evolution. The new species has been named Chromeornis…...
Ancient Predator Named After Mothra Sheds Light on Arthropod Evolution
4+ hour, 30+ min ago (968+ 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…...
12 Creatures That Look Prehistoric — and Still Walk the Earth
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (1130+ words) When we think of prehistoric creatures, our minds often conjure images of dinosaurs, massive saber-toothed cats, or giant ground sloths'animals known only through fossils and museum exhibits. However, scattered across our planet are remarkable living creatures that appear to have…...
Mammoth Party: Casper College celebrates 20th anniversary of Dee discovery
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (505+ words) SPRING SALE: Get home delivery of Oil City Weekly newspaper, arriving by mail each Friday!JUST $99/year CASPER, Wyo. " Dee's been living at Casper College's Tate Geological Museum for nearly two decades. While that's a infinitesimal amount of time compared…...
Unearthing Prehistoric Wonders: New Dinosaur Species Discovered in Brazil | Science-Environment
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (275+ words) Unearthing Prehistoric Wonders: New Dinosaur Species Discovered in Brazil'Devdiscourse Unearthing Prehistoric Wonders: New Dinosaur Species Discovered in Brazil Brazilian scientists have discovered Dasosaurus tocantinensis, a new species of giant dinosaur, reinforcing the historical land connection between South America, Africa, and…...
Scientists reconstruct the face of 'Little Foot,' a 3.67-million-year-old human ancestor
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (1032+ words) A new digital reconstruction of an ancient fossil's face is reshaping how scientists think about early human relatives in Africa. By virtually "undoing" distortions caused by millions of years underground, researchers have produced one of the most complete Australopithecus faces…...
South America, Africa and Europe were once connected by land routes: 120-million-year-old dinosaur fossil reveals ancient bridge |
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (609+ words) South America, Africa and Europe were once connected by land routes: 120-million-year-old dinosaur fossil reveals ancient bridge'The Times of India...
A dinosaur road trip through the American West
12+ hour, 10+ min ago (1724+ words) A dinosaur footprint at Red Fleet State Park in Utah. MUST CREDIT: Yutao Chen/The Washington Post RED FLEET STATE PARK, Utah - A three-toed footprint appeared in the rock, slightly longer than my hiking boot. The outlines weren't crisp, but…...
Brazilian scientists discover a new giant dinosaur with links to Spain
17+ hour, 11+ min ago (230+ words) Brazilian scientists have identified a new species of giant dinosaur with ties to a similar animal found in Spain, reinforcing knowledge that land routes once connected parts of South America, Africa and Europe about 120 million years ago. Named Dasosaurus tocantinensis,…...
Meet the 31-Foot Giant Crocodile That Ruled Prehistoric Rivers and Ate Dinosaurs
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (203+ words) A bite-marked dinosaur bone turns up in the American South, and the damage doesn't match any familiar predator. By December 2025, the academic picture began to turn into a physical one that visitors could walk around. A mounted, life-size replica of…...