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Real life "kraken" existed as 19m octopus that hunted apex predators
6+ day, 8+ min ago (402+ words) Real-life krakens ruled Earth's oceans long before the myth ever existed, with new research suggesting giant octopus-like predators once sat at the very top of the food chain. A study published via Science on April 23 reveals that ancient finned octopuses…...
Scientists discover new prehistoric flying lizard inside vomit fossil
2+ week, 1+ day ago (224+ words) Scientists have identified a new species of pterosaur from one of the strangest fossils imaginable, a lump of prehistoric vomit preserving the remains of a flying reptile and several fish. The species, named Bakiribu waridza, is described in a Scientific…...
New dinosaur species discovered in South Korea for the first time in 15 years
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (279+ words) South Korea's first new dinosaur species in 15 years has been officially named, and it comes with a surprising twist. Doolysaurus huhmini was discovered in 2023 on Aphae Island, with researchers revealing that the turkey-sized dinosaur was a fast, two-legged omnivore. Co-author…...
Scientists discover terrifying new Spinosaurus dubbed the "hell heron
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (341+ words) Scientists have officially discovered a new species of Spinosaurus called Spinosaurus mirabilis after fossils were uncovered in Niger's Sahara Desert, marking the first new species in the genus in more than a century. The remains were found at a remote…...
New fish species named after Goku's Dragon Ball Z Super Saiyan transformation
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (366+ words) A new fish species has officially been named Vanderhorstia Supersaiyan, and yes, it's exactly what it sounds like: a nod to Goku's Super Saiyan transformation from Dragon Ball Z. Goku going Super Saiyan during his fight with Frieza is one of…...
Ancient sawshark fossil named after Chainsaw Man's Pochita discovered in Chile
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (271+ words) Zackarie Fairfax is a Senior Writer on Dexerto's US team, specializing in Pokemon, Fortnite, and Nintendo game coverage. He also has bylines at Gamepur, The Escapist, Screen Rant and Charlie INTEL. Scientists have named a newly discovered ancient sawshark species…...
Scientists uncover world's first "butt-drag' fossil from 126, 000 years ago
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (406+ words) Paleontologists have discovered what they believe to be the world's first fossil from an animal dragging their rear along the ground, but you might not expect the critter who left it there. You've probably seen a dog scooting its booty…...
26-million-year-old whale discovered and scientists say it resembles a Pokemon
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (385+ words) A 26-million-year-old fossil found on the coast of Victoria, Australia, has been identified as a previously unknown whale species and researchers say it bears an uncanny resemblance to a Pokemon. The fossil, discovered in 2019 by a school principal, includes part…...
What is the Distortus rex? Jurassic World Rebirth's biggest mutant dinosaur explained
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (603+ words) Jurassic World Rebirth doesn't just feature genetically engineered dinosaurs, as there's also the matter of hybrid mutant monsters, including the terrifying Distortus rex. The latest Jurassic movie is in cinemas now, and we wrote in our four-star Jurassic World Rebirth…...