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chrome dry A Pliocene-Pleistocene ruin in South Africa, the cradle of humanity. It has produced a diverse and rich animal community as well as important human…
Petitcodus shark fossil discovered in MexicoRoman Vullo A fossil shark that thrived during the Cretaceous period has been found and has shed light on how sharks…
Three new species belong to the extinct genus Kangaroo Protemnodon was a common member of Cenozoic communities in Australia and New Guinea until extinction in the…
A team of paleontologists from California State Polytechnic University and others has described a new genus and species of shark-like fish from the Fayetteville Shale in…
Pertocephalus maturin Its shell length probably reaches about 1.8 meters (5.9 ft), making it one of the largest freshwater turtles ever discovered. The discovery marks the…
in new paper in diary natural ecology and evolution, paleontologists described the diversity of the Cabrières biota, a new Early Ordovician site in the Montagne Noire…
A new genus and species of pterosaur has been identified from fossils found at the site. Kilmalag Formation Originally from the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Reconstructed…
Artist's impression of Tyrannosaurus macraensis, a relative of Tyrannosaurus rexsergei krasinski A portion of a dinosaur skull discovered 40 years ago has been identified as a…
Captorhinus aguti, an ancient reptile that may be the source of the oldest skin fossilsmichael debraga The collection of fossilized skin fragments is the oldest ever…
Remarkable new species over 50 cm (20 inches) tall Chiatophicus varori is the largest known member of its genus theatophicus and one of the largest sponges…
Illustration of Nanotyrannus fighting a young Tyrannosaurus Rexraul martin tyrannosaurus rex After all, it may not have been the only large carnivore that ruled North America…
Baleen whales (mysterious animals) are the largest animals on Earth. How they achieved such enormous sizes is still debated, and research to date has focused primarily…
Department of Biological and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University December 15, 2023 Scientists at Harvard University’s Department of Biological and Evolutionary Biology have made an incredible discovery…
DUBAI, UAE – A draft COP28 climate change agreement that does not include a phase-out of fossil fuels has drawn widespread criticism from key stakeholders, highlighting…
Climate change protester Risipriya Kangujam takes the stage during the COP28 debate on December 11thDominika Zarzycka/NurPhoto via Getty Image The COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United…