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Super predators over 10 metres long once dominated our oceans – unlike anything seen today, say scientists
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (425+ words) A team of researchers reconstructed an ancient marine ecosystem " and discovered a previously unseen seventh layer in its food chain Researchers have discovered ancient marine predators were far more powerful than any seen today, dominating waters at the very top…...
Two Bay Are men accused of breaking $200,000 mammoth tusk at Missouri museum
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (311+ words) Two Petaluma men are facing felony charges in Missouri after authorities say they damaged a woolly mammoth fossil at a museum attraction in the Ozarks. Brett Howard, 46, and Todd Azevedo, 48, were charged with felony property damage following the incident at…...
Jurassic Park: The Science Finally Explained
1+ day, 40+ min ago (154+ words) Jurassic Park: The Science Finally Explained'AOL.com 1993's Jurassic Park remains one of the most groundbreaking movies of all time, thanks to its landmark development of computer-generated imagery and animatronic visual effects. Moviegoers at the time were blown away by…...
A Frozen Elk Carcass Sheds Light on Ice Age Predators
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (609+ words) Home " News " A Frozen Elk Carcass Sheds Light on Ice Age Predators The frozen elk carcass was discovered in 2019 by a local fishing guide on Lake Vermilion in northern Minnesota, who noticed unusual remains protruding from the shoreline ice during…...
Earth Is Missing a Billion Years of History. We Finally Know Why
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (1027+ words) We thought global ice erased a billion years of history but new evidence points to ancient supercontinents. When geologist John Wesley Powell explored the Grand Canyon in 1869, he noticed a glaring omission in the rocks. A layer of rock just…...
Scientists Discover Early Leaf-Eating Species That Began the Age of Herbivores
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (835+ words) Home " News " Scientists Discover Early Leaf-Eating Species That Began the Age of Herbivores Dinosaurs never stop surprising us. Just when paleontologists think they've mapped out the major players of the Mesozoic era, the earth gives up something completely unexpected. This…...
How the Koala Moves at a Snail Pace Through the Eucalyptus Trees
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (206+ words) The koala, often mistakenly referred to as a "koala bear," is a marsupial native to Australia. Renowned for its fluffy ears, large nose, and endearing demeanor, the koala is a cherished symbol of Australian wildlife. One of the most intriguing…...
8 Animals That Have Been Around Longer Than Sharks
8+ hour, 5+ min ago (296+ words) Home " News " 8 Animals That Have Been Around Longer Than Sharks Once thought to be extinct for millions of years, the coelacanth was rediscovered off the coast of South Africa in 1938, earning its nickname as the "Lazarus fish." Coelacanths have been…...
Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep
8+ hour, 54+ min ago (940+ words) Take a thrilling deep dive back in time into ancient waters with this monstrous exhibition. Opens22 May 2026, tickets on sale 18 March. Opens 22 May 2026, entry from 10:00-16:30 daily Adult off-peak tickets from "15. See ticket prices and visit information. Waterhouse Gallery, South Kensington. Download…...
16 Inch Dinosaur Yum Yum Outfit – T-Shirt & Jeans For 40cm Teddy Bears, Fits Build A Bear & Similar
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (302+ words) Product description A fun every day outfit for your bear to wear. A two-piece outfit - a dinosaur t-shirt with felt spikes. Jeans are elasticated and have tail hole.Fits a bear measuring approximately 38cm to 40cm (16 inch) from head to toe. Compatible…...