Find the latest news and breakthroughs related to the fascinating field of paleontology. Paleontology is the study of prehistoric life, including the plants, animals, and other organisms that lived on Earth millions of years ago. It combines the principles of biology, geology, and ecology to understand the evolution of life on our planet. Paleontologists use a variety of techniques, from fossil analysis to DNA sequencing, to reconstruct the history of life on Earth and understand how species have adapted and evolved over time. On this page, you will find a collection of articles related to paleontology research and discoveries, including updates on current projects, new findings, and insights into the fascinating world of prehistoric life. Stay informed about the latest developments in paleontology research by exploring the articles on this page.
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…
A new study from the University of Cambridge suggests that interspecies competition significantly influenced the evolutionary trajectory of hominins, resulting in a “bizarre” evolutionary pattern…
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…
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…
Writing a commentary in the 50th-anniversary issue of Cell, Fu Qiaomei and E. Andrew Bennett, both of the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP)…
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…
Fossils of pony-sized duckbill dinosaurs from Morocco have been discovered by an international team of scientists. Their analysis reveals a surprising connection between the dinosaurs…