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Fossil discovery could completely rewrite what we know about prehistoric life
4+ week, 16+ hour ago (486+ words) The discovery of fossils took place over three years A remarkable collection of fossils unearthed in southwestern China could completely rewrite what we know about prehistoric life. Analysis of the material discovered in the country's Yunnan province suggests sophisticated animal…...
Palaeontology breakthrough: 'Thrilled' scientists discover eggs laid by humans' distant ancestors
3+ week, 2+ day ago (621+ words) The evidence was first discovered in 2008 near Oviston in South Africa Scientists have confirmed for the first time that the ancestors of mammals reproduced by laying eggs, following the discovery of a 250-million-year-old fossilised embryo in South Africa. Therapsids, which…...
British museum becomes first in world to exhibit complete skeleton that could be new species of dinosaur
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (459+ words) The ancient carnivore roamed the planet approximately 154 million years ago An Essex museum will become the world's first to display an extraordinarily well-preserved dinosaur skeleton that scientists believe could represent an entirely new species. The specimen, nicknamed Juliasaurus, will be…...
New species of giant crocodile which ate human ancestors emerges in east Africa
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (504+ words) The enormous reptile has been named specifically for its humanoid eating habits Scientists at the University of Iowa have identified and named a lorry-sized crocodile which feasted on our ancestors. The ancient reptile, which lurked in Ethiopia over three million…...
Palaeontology breakthrough as new study finds T-rex could beat Usain Bolt in 100m sprint
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (16+ words) GB News...
Researchers uncover "real-life dragon" after bizarre 95 million-year-old species discovery
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (493+ words) The enormous beast is believed to measure around 40 feet in length and weigh in excess of 6, 000kg A remarkable dinosaur skull unearthed in Africa's Sahara Desert has ignited widespread speculation online that scientists may have finally found evidence of a real…...
Scientists identify ancient crocodile that settled in Britain 200 million years ago
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (13+ words) GB News...
Extinct creatures discovered trapped in solid amber nearly 40 MILLION years after becoming stuck
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (439+ words) Modern technology has allowed scientists to uncover new details about the ancient critters Researchers have uncovered three long-extinct creatures preserved within fossilised tree resin that once belonged to the celebrated German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The amber, dating back…...
Archaeology discovery unearthed by National Trust as incredible 340-million-year-old fossils unexpectedly found
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (400+ words) The level of detail visible on the specimens was unlike anything the National Trust had previously encountered in the area National Trust staff have unearthed remarkable fossils dating back 340 million years within a dry stonewall in Staffordshire's White Peak region....
Dinosaur discovery by palaeontologists fundamentally alters scientific understanding of the notorious tyrannosaurus rex
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (590+ words) Iran democracy protesters clash with Met Police outside London embassy The findings challenge decades of assumptions about dinosaur biology A landmark investigation into Tyrannosaurus rex fossils has fundamentally altered scientific understanding of how long these apex predators took to mature....