A remarkable 242-million-year-old fossil unearthed in Devon could potentially revolutionize our understanding of reptile evolution, revealing unexpected characteristics in early lepidosaurs.
Remarkably preserved 112-million-year-old insects have been found in amber deposits in Ecuador, marking the first such discovery in South America. This find offers scientists a unique window into the ancient ecosystems of the Gondwana supercontinent.
A remarkable Jurassic lizard fossil found on the Isle of Skye uncovers new insights into snake evolution, bridging gaps with features reminiscent of geckos and pythons.
Recent fossil discoveries have significantly altered our understanding of leech evolution, revealing that these creatures were marine predators long before they became the quintessential bloodsuckers. This groundbreaking find, dating back 430 million years, showcases a vastly different lifestyle from today's leeches.
In a groundbreaking discovery, paleontologists have uncovered the oldest known dome-headed dinosaur fossil in Mongolia's Gobi Desert, dating back 108 million years, thus extending the pachycephalosaur record by 15 million years.
A groundbreaking fossil discovery reveals an early innovation in fish evolution, offering new insights into how these aquatic creatures adapted 310 million years ago.
Paleontologists in Germany have unveiled a new ichthyosaur species from Mistelgau, named Eurhinosaurus mistelgauensis, characterized by a distinctive swordfish-like snout. This find emphasizes Mistelgau's importance as a site for Jurassic fossils and promises further insights into ancient marine ecosystems.
A significant archaeological discovery by student Harrison Allen in Montana has led to the identification of a new crocodyliform species, Thikarisuchus xenodentes. This 95-million-year-old find offers new insights into ancient croc evolution and demonstrates the potential of land-dwelling crocs with diverse diets. The fossils, preserved in a unique burrow-based manner, advance our understanding of prehistoric life.
Scientists have unravelled a 150 million-year-old mystery surrounding pterosaurs, ancient flying reptiles known for their winged stature. The investigation concludes that these prehistoric creatures' broken wings were caused by a powerful storm, providing new insights into the environmental challenges they faced.
In a significant paleontological breakthrough, researchers have uncovered fossilized spores within a Brazilian fossil, originally misunderstood and now reclassified as a new genus, Franscinella riograndensis. This discovery provides a critical link between macrofossil plants and microfossil records, offering new insights into Permian ecosystems.
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