Paleontologists
‘Exquisitely Preserved’ Skin Impressions Found in Dinosaur Footprints
The fossils were so well-preserved that the researchers could even see marks left by raindrops
Smithsonian Paleontologist Hans Sues Is Taking Your Questions About Dinos, Humans and Even, Cats
Smithsonian's new YouTube series, "The Dr. Is In."
New Type of Arctic Dinosaur Discovered in Alaska
The duck-billed, crested lambeosaurine shows that a diverse array of dinos lived in the warmer but still harsh Arctic 70 million years ago
Fossil Site May Capture the Dinosaur-Killing Impact, but It’s Only the Beginning of the Story
The Tanis site in North Dakota contains evidence of the asteroid impact that killed off the dinosaurs
International Expedition Will Excavate the Dino-Rich 'Jurassic Mile'
More than 100 paleontologists are heading to the fossil-filled Morrison Formation
Meet Scotty, the Largest and Longest-Lived T. Rex Ever Found
The dinosaur weighed an estimated 19,555 pounds and likely lived into its early 30s
First-Ever Fossilized Mother Bird Found With Unlaid Egg
The rare 110-million-year-old bits of shell shine light on the reproduction during the age of dinosaurs
Studying the History of Life on Earth Keeps This Paleontologist Optimistic
Smithsonian scientist Nick Pyenson explains how taking an interest in natural history can help us understand our future
What Is a Shark Tooth Doing in the Neck of a Flying Pterosaur?
A new study suggests that the winged reptile fell prey to a hungry predator lurking in the water
Trove of Well-Preserved Dinosaur Footprints Unearthed Along Sussex Coast
Researchers discovered more than 85 fossilized footprints left by at least seven prehistoric species
Neanderthal Genes Influence Contemporary Humans’ Skull Shape, Brain Size
Individuals carrying these ancient ancestors' DNA are more likely to have slightly elongated, rather than rounded, brains
We Still Don’t Know Why the Reign of the Dinosaurs Ended
The asteroid strike on the Yucatán Peninsula 66 million years ago is only part of the story
Like Whales and Dolphins, Prehistoric 'Fish Lizards' Kept Warm With Blubber
A new analysis of a pristine ichthyosaur fossil reveals that the prehistoric marine reptile had a layer of insulating fatty tissue
Early Mammals Were Thought to Be Small and Unseen in the Age of Dinosaurs. An Elephant-Sized Fossil Complicates That Story
At a time when proto-mammals and other creatures were getting smaller, this dicynodont bulked up with the thunder lizards
How a Changing Climate May Have Killed Off the Marsupial Lion
The fearsome predator, related to koalas and wombats, ruled the wilds of Australia until the loss of its habitat helped drive it to extinction
This Dino-Era Bird Was as Advanced as Modern Species. So Why Did It Disappear?
An enantiornithine fossil found in the western U.S. sat in storage for 25 years before it was officially described
This Week Has Offered a Slew of Insights on the Western Hemisphere’s First Humans
Studies reveal rapid yet uneven movement south in at least three migratory waves, complicating story of the Americas' settlement
Ancient Ape Was Just the Size of a House Cat
12.5 million-year-old teeth found in Kenya belonged to a species that ate leaves, but was likely outcompeted by an explosion of monkeys
Dinosaurs May Have Given Birds Their Colorful, Speckled Eggs
A new analysis of fossilized eggshells suggests diversely patterned eggs evolved much earlier than previously believed
The Grand Canyon’s Oldest Footprints Are 310 Million Years Old
Researcher Stephen Rowland says the creature that left the tracks was "doing a funny little side-walking step, line-dance kind of thing"
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