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Scientists identify giant "T-Rex of the sea" which ruled ancient oceans 80 million years ago
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (385+ words) Scientists have identified a new species of gigantic prehistoric marine reptile called Tylosaurus rex, a fearsome ocean predator that researchers say rivalled the famous Tyrannosaurus rex in both size and dominance during the age of dinosaurs. The newly classified species…...
80 Million Year Tail Fossil Reveals Dinosaur Tracks Similar to Camels in Canada
8+ hour, 29+ min ago (374+ words) JAKARTA - An 80-million-year-old tail bone fossil has been found on Denman Island, off the coast of British Columbia, Canada. This small find gives a big clue that a dinosaur like a camel-like bird once lived on the Pacific coast of…...
Massive marine predator crowned T rex of the ocean and 'a true terror of its time"
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (1132+ words) Paleontologists have long hailed Tyrannosaurus rex as king of the dinosaurs. Now, the name 'T rex' also belongs to a newly described extinct carnivore - a massive marine reptile with the scientific name Tylosaurus rex that a trio of researchers uncovered…...
Sharks have been swimming in Earth's oceans for roughly 450 million years " which means they predate the first tree by about 65 million years, and when sharks first appeared, the only plants on land were mosses and liverworts no taller than a few centimetres
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The discovery of a prehistoric creature in New Mexico changes the perspective on evolutionary history in the United States
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (533+ words) A paleontological discovery made in the United States has once again shaken theories about the evolution of ancient reptiles. Researchers identified a new species called Labrujasuchus expectatus, an animal that resembled a small running dinosaur, although it actually belonged to…...
Chulalongkorn University's rare book room safeguards 25, 000 historic volumes
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (74+ words) Bangkok Post Chulalongkorn University's rare book room safeguards 25, 000 historic volumes Chulalongkorn University's rare book room, anchored by the Prince Kitiyakara Voralaksana and Prince Dhani Nivat collections, preserves about 25, 000 items, including early Thai press works from King Rama III's era. The…...
Kansas 6th grader finds 15-foot mosasaur fossil on field trip
10+ hour, 39+ min ago (60+ words) KHOU Kansas 6th grader finds 15-foot mosasaur fossil on field trip To stream KHOU 11 on your phone, you need the KHOU 11 app. Download the KHOU 11 app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before You Leave,…...
Fossil of Bird with the Longest Tail Ever Discovered Found in China
7+ hour, 52+ min ago (284+ words) inkorr. com Fossil of Bird with the Longest Tail Ever Discovered Found in China New Ancient Bird Species Unveiled On May 29 at 09: 30, scientists announced the discovery of a new ancient bird species, named Plumadraco bankoorum, or the Banko feathered dragon....
MDC's new Hall of Geology: Where geology comes to life - Hometown Focus | Northland news & stories
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (94+ words) A marvel for all ages to enjoy, MDC unveiled its newly renovated Hall of Geology on May 22. Pictured is the central display hub comprised of four sections. This section MSO depicts Jump it H mstromatolites, tow F cus pd 1 4 26a 2026type5 15of22fossil P…...
Feathered Dragon Discovered: New Bird Species Boasts a Tail Twice Its Body Length
6+ hour ago (357+ words) inkorr. com Feathered Dragon Discovered: New Bird Species Boasts a Tail Twice Its Body Length A New Bird Species Uncovered Scientists have identified a new species of ancient bird, named Plumadraco bankoorum, also referred to as the Banko feathered dragon....