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Report finds beloved Alberta T. rex tourist draw has issues but far from extinct
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (676+ words) By Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press Posted March 26, 2026 11:41 am. A structural checkup on Tyra the Dinosaur has determined she's retaining water, has breathing issues, a fever and wrinkles " but is otherwise far from extinct. The estimated medical bill for the…...
13 Airborne Animals That Glide Without Wings
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (207+ words) When we think of animals that soar through the air, birds and bats typically come to mind. However, nature has evolved remarkable adaptations that allow many creatures to glide through the air without true wings. These extraordinary animals have developed…...
The Behemoth Argentinosaurus A Colossus of the Dinosaur Era
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (565+ words) Home " Wildlife " The Behemoth Argentinosaurus A Colossus of the Dinosaur Era The revelation of Argentinosaurus in the early 1990s marked a significant moment in paleontology. The remnants of this titanic creature were unearthed in Argentina, giving it the name "Argentine lizard....
Big Drumheller T. Rex's solid bill of health may not prevent its extinction
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (559+ words) While an engineering review showed no metaphorical meteor headed its way, Drumheller's biggest dinosaur may still meet its extinction " at least where it now stands. A visual assessment conducted last year on tourist attraction Tyra, billed as "the world's largest…...
Beloved Drumheller T. rex tourist draw has issues but far from extinct: Report | Globalnews.ca
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (394+ words) A structural checkup on Tyra the Tyrannosaurus has determined she's retaining water, has breathing issues, a fever and wrinkles " but is otherwise far from extinct. The estimated medical bill for the 25-metre tourist attraction in Drumheller, Alta., is nothing to…...
New ape discovery ‘reshaping’ understanding of evolution
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (86+ words) The discovery of a new ape species that lived in Egypt 17 million years ago is "reshaping" the understanding of evolution. Sallam Lab team from Mansoura University Vertebrate Paleontology Center. (Professor Hesham Sallam via SWNS) Reconstruction of Masripithecus moghraensis in the…...
Discovery of 17-million year old ape species “reshaping” understanding of evolution
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (79+ words) Discovery of 17-million year old ape species "reshaping" understanding of evolution'IslanderNews.com Sallam Lab team from Mansoura University Vertebrate Paleontology Center. (Professor Hesham Sallam via SWNS) Florida climbs to No. 5 in U.S. for university research funding Virtual meeting set as Rickenbacker…...
Report finds beloved Alberta T. rex tourist draw has issues but far from extinct
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (520+ words) A structural checkup on Tyra the Dinosaur has determined she's retaining water, has breathing issues, a fever and wrinkles " but is otherwise far from extinct. The estimated medical bill for the 25-metre tourist attraction in Drumheller, Alta., is nothing to…...
Land animals evolved from ocean ancestors – new study unravels the genetics behind the transition
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (485+ words) The transition from water to land is a question that still intrigues scientists. Those ancient organisms would have needed to adapt to several new challenges to life out of water. So, how did they do it? In a 2025 study, my…...
Jurassic turtle Solnhofia parsonsi
7+ hour, 9+ min ago (64+ words) Jurassic turtle Solnhofia parsonsi (IMAGE)EurekAlert! Jurassic turtle (Solnhofia parsonsi) with broadened jaw ridges adapted for crushing hard-shelled food (permanent exhibition Jura Museum Eichst'tt / Collection of the Bisch'fliches Seminar Eichst'tt) Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be…...