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How Squids Outlived The Dinosaurs And Took Over The Oceans
59+ min ago (278+ words) Squid and cuttlefish may have survived the extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs by moving into deeper parts of the ocean, according to recent scientific research. These marine animals, often compared to octopuses, belong to a group known as decapodiforms,…...
Scientists discover remains of 180 million-year-old dolphin-like sea monster
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (342+ words) The two creatures are a prime example of convergent evolution. The discovery of the battered remains of a 180-million-year-old dolphin-like sea creature has changed what scientists previously thought about the prehistoric predator." Unearthed at the Mistelgau clay pit in northern…...
Diver Spots Extremely Rare Double-Spot Octopus Vanish Into Sand in Seconds
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (408+ words) At first glance, the diver believed it was a sand octopus, but quickly realized she was in the presence of an extremely rare species known for its shyness. It didn't take long for the octopus to notice her, and in…...
Tyrannosaurus vs Kraken | Paleontology
12+ hour, 3+ min ago (45+ words) Phillip Hamilton " 11 days ago Phillip Hamilton " about 11 hours ago Phillip Hamilton " 5 days ago Zach Sweat " 11 days ago Uploaded by Kimmy Dude Apr 28, 2026 at 05: 02 PM EDT kraken tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur paleo art Resolution: (2048px x 1642px) File size: 417 KB...
Jawbones from 1892 Rorqual whale find new home in Grimsby garden
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (602+ words) The historical jawbones are on public display at a community garden in Grimsby The jawbones of a whale that died in the Humber in 1892 are back on public display. Originally from a 76-tonne Rorqual, they were used as an arch…...
Older than the dinosaurs: scientists finally unlock secret of the mayfly's dance
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (150+ words) The bizarre vertical flight pattern has long puzzled experts but new research reveals why it may play a crucial role in the insect's survival On a spring evening along the banks of the River Thames, thousands of mayflies can be…...
Smokin rex | Paleontology
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (55+ words) Phillip Hamilton " 11 days ago Phillip Hamilton " about 8 hours ago Phillip Hamilton " about 9 hours ago Phillip Hamilton " 5 days ago Zach Sweat " 11 days ago Uploaded by Kimmy Dude Apr 28, 2026 at 11: 48 PM EDT Resolution: (1512px x 921px) File size: 145 KB 0 views (0 from today) Treasurer & Media…...
How Every Dinosaur Got Its Name
16+ hour, 22+ min ago (125+ words) Laughing Squid Linguist Patrick Foote of Name Explain explored the etymological history behind every dinosaur name, noting that there were far more than he originally realized. I went to find the list of every dinosaur name "oh god, there's 334 of…...
The story of birds: a new history from their dinosaur origins " extract of Steve Brusatte's new book
21+ hour, 33+ min ago (1759+ words) The following is an edited extract from The Story of Birds: A New History From Their Dinosaur Origins To the Present I will never forget my first dinosaur wing. I was a college student, on my first international expedition, preparing…...
World's oldest crocodile fossil discovered during walk on beach
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (302+ words) Amateur fossil hunter Heather Salt holding the world's oldest crocodile fossil. (Lyme Regis Museum via SWNS) The world's oldest crocodile fossil has been found during a walk on the Jurassic Coast. Amateur fossil hunter Heather Salt initially mistook the find…...