The discovery of a new branch on the marsupial family tree suggests that the history…
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Paleontology is the scientific study of life in Earth’s past, primarily through the analysis of fossils—remains, traces, or impressions of ancient organisms preserved in rock. By uncovering and interpreting these remnants, paleontologists reconstruct evolutionary histories, ecosystems, and environmental changes that have occurred over millions of years. This field bridges geology and biology, shedding light on everything from the age of dinosaurs to the earliest microbial life. Explore this page for the latest fossil discoveries, analytical techniques, and insights into how ancient life helps us understand both the past and the future of our planet.
Researchers have identified a previously unknown fossil ape from Egypt that could alter long-held ideas…
Praearcturus gigas was a meter-long Devonian scorpion whose size may reflect a world with few…
New fossils hint that the roots of complex animal life stretch further back than previously…
A new study suggests evolution stayed stuck for millions of years until sexual reproduction helped…
A newly discovered feathered dinosaur from China may help solve a long-standing mystery surrounding a…
A newly discovered crocodile relative from the Triassic had a beak, tiny arms, and walked…
Scientists have uncovered a fish-hunting raptor from Patagonia that may have stalked prey like a…
A newly identified prehistoric crocodile relative, Eosphorosuchus lacrimosa, was discovered alongside another croc species in…
Field notebooks from the late Richard Köhler allowed researchers to finally catalog a remarkable fossil…
A newly described fossil goose shows that New Zealand’s bird history involved repeated arrivals, extinctions,…
A newly identified mosasaur from Texas suggests that some ancient marine predators were larger, more…
A newly named crocodile species from Ethiopia likely lived alongside Lucy’s species and dominated the…
A massive new dinosaur discovered in Thailand may have been one of the last giant…
A comprehensive new study shows that Europe’s landscapes have been shaped by grasslands and open…
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown species of true bug that has claws. Amber from…
Skin bones evolved multiple times in lizards, with goannas showing a rare case of lost…
A rare fossil fish scan reveals brain features and adaptations tied to the transition from…