11 articles tagged with "paleontology"
Recent fossil findings provide new insights into the evolution of tetrapods, revealing how ancient crocodile-like predators adapted to life on land.
A recent study from Curtin University sheds light on the exceptional preservation of a pterosaur wing, providing valuable insights into ancient ecosystems and the history of flying reptiles.
Recent fossil discoveries shed light on the growth strategies of Dimetrodon, a notable predator from the early Permian era, revealing its unique adaptations long before the age of dinosaurs.
A significant find of a 5.3-million-year-old whale graveyard on the Indian Ocean floor offers valuable insights into ancient marine life.
A newly discovered crocodile species, dubbed 'Lucy’s hunter', inhabited Ethiopia's rivers over 3 million years ago, posing a significant danger to early human ancestors.
Recent fossil scans suggest that alvarezsauroid dinosaurs, characterized by their small arms, may have primarily consumed insects during their time on Earth.
A recently unearthed dinosaur species, Kank australis, from 70 million years ago in southern Patagonia, shows behaviors reminiscent of modern herons, particularly in fishing.
Recent discoveries of ancient fossils, dating back 567 million years, provide valuable insights into the evolution of diverse animal life on Earth.
A comprehensive evolutionary study sheds light on the independent development of skin bones in reptiles, a phenomenon that has puzzled scientists for centuries.
Recent fossil discoveries indicate that the Arctic, over 70 million years ago, was home to a diverse range of mammals that adapted to extreme conditions.
A recent discovery in Spain has unveiled the best-preserved stegosaur skull ever found in Europe, shedding light on the evolution of these iconic dinosaurs.