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Proto-mammals laid eggs, paleontologists finally confirm
32+ min ago (249+ words) Published Apr 9, 2026 4: 33 PM EDT Paleontologists discovered the specimen in question almost 17 years ago during an excavation in South Africa's Karoo Basin. The arid region located over 200 miles northeast of Cape Town is particularly well known for its vast troves of…...
Scientists say the world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (499+ words) Newly published research concludes that fossilized remains listed by Guinness World Records as the earliest known octopus belong instead to a relative of a nautilus, a cephalopod with both tentacles and a shell. University of Reading zoologist Thomas Clements, the…...
Ancient Mammal Ancestor's Secret Unveiled: First-Ever Egg Discovered
34+ min ago (1279+ words) Bioengineer. org A groundbreaking discovery has thrust one of Earth's most resilient prehistoric creatures into the scientific spotlight, rewriting long-held beliefs about mammalian evolutionary history. The focus of this revelation, Lystrosaurus, an herbivorous therapsid'an early mammal relative'that endured and dominated…...
Ancient survivor reveals its secret: First-ever egg of a mammal ancestor discovered
3+ hour ago (145+ words) 250 million year old proto-mammal egg Lystrosaurus embryo within its partially preserved shell, reconstruction of the animal Credit: Pictures - Professor Julien Benoit Drawing - Sophie Vrard The researchers suggest these eggs were likely soft-shelled, explaining why they have remained elusive for so…...
T. Rex ran on its tiptoes "Like an eight-ton chicken"
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (224+ words) New findings from a study led by COA's Adrian Boeye '26 about the anatomy of the dinosaur age's fiercest predator suggest it chased prey "like an oversized bird." By'Jack Tamisiea | New York Times In recent years, scientists have given Tyrannosaurus rex…...
Scientists "thrilled" to find egg laid by our distant ancestors
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (315+ words) How did the distant ancestors of mammals survive the greatest mass extinction of life in the history of our planet, millions of years before the one that wiped out the dinosaurs?" The surprising answer is that they laid eggs, scientists…...
3 D reconstruction of the skeleton
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (30+ words) (IMAGE)Eurek Alert! 3 D reconstruction of the skeleton More on this News Release Ancient survivor reveals its secret: First-ever egg of a mammal ancestor discovered...
Scientists: World's Oldest Octopus Fossil Isn't an Octopus after All
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (1661+ words) A 300-million-year-old tentacled sea creature has lost its crown as the world's oldest octopus, after scientists found evidence that it's not an octopus at all. University of Reading zoologist Thomas Clements, the lead researcher behind the new findings, said the…...
SIU holds rock and mineral clinic at Marion event this weekend
5+ hour, 54+ min ago (314+ words) Southern Illinois University | Thursday, April 9, 2026 CARBONDALE, Ill. "Southern Illinois University Carbondale's geology program will host a rock and mineral clinic this weekend during a celebration for local mineral enthusiasts. The clinic " from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. on Saturday, April 11, and 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Sunday, April 12 " is…...
Jurassic Park T-Rex Wristlet Lanyard " Keychain Wrist Strap With Removable Dinosaur Pendant, For Keys, Wallets, & Fan Gifts
11+ hour, 30+ min ago (376+ words) Unleash your inner dinosaur enthusiast with the Jurassic Park Wristlet Lanyard, a versatile and stylish accessory great for all kinds of uses. This lanyard features the classic design of the famous Jurassic Park script logo, bringing a touch of nostalgia…...