Scientists Discover Giant, Prehistoric Salmon With Tusk-Like Teeth
Paleontologists suggest that the teeth could have served purposes such as defense, competitive combat, or as tools for digging. Oncorhynchus rastrosus, a giant species of…
Paleontologists suggest that the teeth could have served purposes such as defense, competitive combat, or as tools for digging. Oncorhynchus rastrosus, a giant species of…
The enormous ichthyosaur could have reached lengths exceeding 80 feet (25 meters) and existed during the Late Triassic period. A recently identified ichthyosaur species may…
Paleontologists discovered that the exceptional preservation of 45-million-year-old frog fossils can be attributed to the mineralization of their skin, offering new insights into their adaptation…
The fossilised remains of a second gigantic jawbone measuring more than two metres long has been found on a beach in Somerset, UK. Experts have…
New research published in Scientific Reports suggests that a recently identified ancient snake species, named Vasuki Indicus, may have been among the largest snakes ever….
New findings from a fossil fish dating back 375 million years provide insights into the evolution of the axial skeleton, potentially shedding light on how…
When you throw dinosaurs into the mix, sometimes you find that a rule simply isn’t. A new study led by scientists at the University of…
Several similar large, fossilized bone fragments have been discovered in various regions across Western and Central Europe since the 19th century. The animal group to…
Scientists present the world’s first evidence of intact polyene pigments in fossils. Snail shells are often colorful and strikingly patterned. This is due to pigments…
An international team of paleontologists has uncovered important fossils that provide crucial insights into how early mammals transitioned from having jaw joint bones to middle…
Specimens from the Jurassic period found in China illuminate the evolution of teeth, jaws, and ears in mammals. An international team of paleontologists led by…
The discovery illuminates the origins of living frogs and other amphibians, while also paying tribute to the iconic Muppet. Scientists have uncovered the fossilized skull…
Research indicates that a group of five three-horned dinosaurs lived and died together. From The Land Before Time to Jurassic Park, the famous horned dinosaur…
Measuring between 3 to 3.5 meters, 16 million years old: Paleontologists from the University of Zurich have announced the discovery of a new species of…
Researchers think they have discovered critical flaws in the studies advocating for aquatic hunting behavior in Spinosaurus. Nathan Myhrvold of Intellectual Ventures, US, and his…
Sixty-six million years ago, the oceans were full of large apex predators, unlike now. Paleontologists have discovered a strange new species of marine lizard with…
Researchers identified a new aetosaur species, Garzapelta muelleri, offering insights into the Triassic era’s armored creatures and the challenges of deciphering their evolutionary history. Dinosaurs…
Research conducted by UChicago paleontologists and their partners reveals significant flaws in previous theories suggesting that the sail-backed giant predator Spinosaurus actively hunted its prey…