Paleontology
Ancient Molar Found in Laos Could Help Fill in a Gap in Human History
Researchers believe the tooth belongs to a Denisovan girl, making it the first fossil evidence of these hominins in Southeast Asia
Why Some Saber-Toothed Cats May Not Have Been as Menacing as Previously Imagined
New research suggests that at least one species kept its dagger-shaped teeth inside, not outside, its closed mouth
Should the Skeleton of a Dinosaur That Helped Inspire 'Jurassic Park' Be Sold to the Highest Bidder?
The rare fossil could sell for $6 million at auction
The Last Day of a Doomed Dinosaur
The young, eighteen-foot-long Edmontosaurus had no idea about his fate as he grazed in a forest
Heavy Bones Helped Some Spinosaurs Swim
The crock-snouted dinosaurs were just as capable in the water as on land
Paleontologists Uncover the Oldest Sabertoothed Predator
Fossil jaw shows earliest evidence of a specialized carnivore with scimitar-shaped fangs
Fossils Help Scientists Identify a 'Lost' Continent
Millions of years ago, a giant island called Balkanatolia shifted and connected Asia to Europe, allowing animals to migrate
Why a New T. Rex Study Is Riling Up the Paleontology World
Established scientists are casting serious doubts on new research suggesting that the infamous, ferocious dinosaur is actually three different species
Largest Jurassic Pterosaur on Record Unearthed in Scotland
The giant flying reptile had an eight-foot wingspan and lived around 170 million years ago
Asteroid That Decimated the Dinosaurs Struck in Spring
Clues from fossil fish help scientists pinpoint the season when Earth’s fifth mass extinction began
This Cliff Face Is Packed With Fossilized Whale Remains
An exposed prehistoric seafloor is a hotspot for relics, and now an international team is helping unravel their mysteries
Why Smuggled Fossils Are Hurting Paleontology
Parachute science and lingering colonialism in fossil studies have negatively impacted the discipline
Construction Trucks May Have Damaged 112-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Tracks at Mill Canyon in Utah
Nearly 30 percent of the site's irreplaceable paleontological resources may have been impacted
Whales Once Walked Along the Coasts of North America
Increasing fossil finds are helping researchers understand how such early whales made their way to the continent
The Top Ten Dinosaur Discoveries of 2021
The key finds and moments in a year packed with amazing stories about the terrible lizards
Dinosaur Embryos Tucked Themselves in Just Like Birds
A stunning fossil egg has allowed paleontologists to find new clues about a dinosaur’s early development
Fossils From One of the World's First Reefs Can Be Found on Mountains in Nevada
Archaeocyaths were the original reef builders, and one of the best places to see them is in the desert
These Three-Toed, Carnivorous Dinosaurs Ran as Fast as Usain Bolt
Two tracks of footprints reveal that theropods could reach speeds of nearly 28 miles per hour, providing insights on their behavior
This Giraffe-Sized Reptile Was the Largest Flying Creature to Ever Live
The pterosaur likely launched itself about eight feet off the ground before flapping away, solving the mystery of how these creatures could even fly at all
A Set of Ancient Footprints May Have Belonged to an Unknown Human Ancestor
The prints were originally attributed to bears, but further analysis reveals that they don't match bears—or any known human ancestors either
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