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.
Powerful X-rays generated at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have enabled researchers to gain new insights into the evolution of feathers. How closely related are dinosaurs…
Scientists discovered a new species of extinct whale that lived in the ancient sea that once covered present-day Egypt around 41 million years ago. An…
A study recently published in Scientific Reports details the discovery of a previously unidentified ancient alligator species found in Thailand, which shares close evolutionary ties…
The discovery of a new species marks the second hypsilophodont family member identified on the Isle of Wight, indicating that Europe hosted a unique group…
One of the biggest crises in Earth’s history, marked by a significant shift in shellfish, saw the widespread replacement of brachiopods, often referred to as…
Dinosaurs are often celebrated as the most gigantic and formidable predators in the annals of natural history. However, 40 million years before their reign, Pampaphoneus…
Bone cavities called air sacs emerged in the precursors of long-necked dinosaurs around 225 million years ago, according to the analysis of a specimen found…
A new 150-million-year-old avialan theropod, Fujianvenator prodigiosus, has been discovered in China, offering fresh insights into early bird evolution and the Late Jurassic terrestrial ecosystem….
Researchers from the University of Leicester and the Yunnan Key Laboratory for Palaeobiology employed advanced scanning technology to recreate a ‘fossil monster’ that lived half…
A new study reports the finding of hundreds of mummified bees encased in their cocoons from nearly three millennia ago. These preserved cocoons were unearthed…
Scientists in Morocco have uncovered fossils of primitive cousins of T. rex that had short, bulldog snouts and even shorter arms have been discovered by…
The conclusion of the last Ice Age coincided with the extinction of numerous large mammal genera in North America, ranging from mammoths and mastodons to…
A team led by scientists from The University of Texas at Austin has unveiled the first-ever Jurassic vertebrate fossils discovered in Texas, filling a significant…
Computer simulations of apex predators indicate they had distinct feeding behaviors from dinosaurs, as they were unable to crush bones. The apex predators that roamed…