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Alberta's Pipestone Creek, dubbed the "River of Death," is a treasure trove of Pachyrhinosaurus fossils, offering unprecedented insights into dinosaur life. The dense bone bed, discovered in 1973 ...
The unique features of Mosura fentoni astounded paleontologists. Paleontologists have discovered that a three-eyed sea moth predator lived on Earth half a billion years ago with evidence found in ...
Discovered in the Yehliu Geopark and Badouzi promontory of the island, the burrows are what are known as trace fossils—preserved imprints left behind by the activities of ancient animals.
For more than a decade, paleontologists have speculated about a single fossil that preserves skeletons of two of the world’s most famous dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops. Not only ...
Scientists with the Field Museum of Chicago have discovered that a pigeon-sized Archaeopteryx fossil in its collection displays an array of features previously unknown when it comes to the ...
From prehistoric resident to runaway pet: First tegu fossil found in the U.S. Date: May 12, 2025 Source: Florida Museum of Natural History Summary: Originally from South America, the charismatic ...
Scientists recently described the insect as a new genus and species, using this fossil and one other that was nearly as well preserved, from the same site. Even though the specimens are female ...
In the quiet landscape of Alberta, science meets surprise. A site known as Pipestone Creek is stirring global interest. Thousands of dinosaur bones lie hidden beneath its soil. For scientists, it ...
Fossil tracks show reptiles appeared on Earth up to 40 million years earlier Date: May 14, 2025 Source: Flinders University Summary: The origin of reptiles on Earth has been shown to be up to 40 ...
Their look hasn’t changed much since the time of the dinosaurs, making them true living fossils. Sadly, many sturgeon species are now in danger because of overfishing and damage to their habitats.
Known as Mosura fentoni, this creature is a worthy addition to the bizarre bestiary preserved in the Burgess Shale, a substantial fossil deposit in the Canadian Rockies. However, the animal’s ...
WAUCHULA, Fla. — Fossil hunters can sift through dirt and clay-like material at Bone Valley Experience to dig for a hidden treasure, and Sarah Bates knows exactly what she hopes to find.