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Darwin's Headache: Evolution's Clock Might Tick at Different Speeds
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (919+ words) The oldest fossilised remains of complex animals appear suddenly in the fossil record, and as if from nowhere, in rocks that are 538 million years old. The very oldest of these are simple fossilised marks (called Treptichnus) made by something worm-like…...
A speeding clock could solve Darwin’s mystery of gaps in animal fossil records
10+ hour, 40+ min ago (892+ words) Jodrell Professor of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy, UCL Max Telford does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their…...
66-Million-Year-Old Dinosaurs Found In Wyoming's "Mummy Zone" With "More Surprises In Store," Say Scientists
11+ hour, 9+ min ago (478+ words) Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Mummy of the juvenile duck-billed dinosaur Edmontosaurus annectens with fossil preparator Tyler Keillor of the University…...
Take a tour of Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University
16+ hour, 42+ min ago (25+ words) Take a tour of Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University'CourierPostOnline.com Take a tour of Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University...
12 Prehistoric Creatures That Once Roamed America
16+ hour, 49+ min ago (536+ words) The rich tapestry of Earth's prehistoric past is strewn with fascinating creatures that capture our imagination. North America, in particular, was home to an array of intriguing prehistoric animals. From gigantic predators to gentle giants, their stories are embedded in…...
Nature’s cleanest oddities: 5 animals that survive without ever pooping
17+ hour, 27+ min ago (321+ words) How some animals digest without producing faeces Research shows some animals digest food producing little solid residue. Others lack anatomical structures needed for faeces formation. In several species, waste disperses through diffusion or recycling. Scientists now track nutrient movement more…...
This fossil from India shows a dinosaur egg inside an egg, something never seen before
17+ hour, 57+ min ago (443+ words) This fossil from India shows a dinosaur egg inside an egg, something never seen before'Times of India...
The Green Basilisk A Lizard That Runs on Water
17+ hour, 58+ min ago (612+ words) Home " Wildlife " The Green Basilisk A Lizard That Runs on Water The green basilisk lizard (Basiliscus plumifrons) is a striking reptile recognized for its vibrant green coloration, which blends seamlessly with the lush tropical environments it inhabits. These lizards possess…...
75-million-year-old fossil identified as new 18,000-pound dinosaur species known as “cows of the Cretaceous”
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (431+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - For nearly a century, scientists thought that a set of dinosaur fossils belonged to a specific species known as the "noble lizard." But now researchers have discovered the fossil belongs to a totally different dinosaur species known…...
Portals to the Miocene: The Divers Hunting Extinct Sharks in Carolina’s Murky Depths
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (428+ words) The underground world of fossil diving along the southeastern coast of the United States hosts legions of divers with a passion for recovering ancient shark teeth " some belonging to the extinct and formidable megalodon. Beneath murky riverbeds, these fossils serve…...