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The story of birds: a new history from their dinosaur origins " extract of Steve Brusatte's new book
16+ hour, 30+ min ago (1759+ words) The following is an edited extract from The Story of Birds: A New History From Their Dinosaur Origins To the Present I will never forget my first dinosaur wing. I was a college student, on my first international expedition, preparing…...
World's oldest crocodile fossil discovered during walk on beach
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (302+ words) Amateur fossil hunter Heather Salt holding the world's oldest crocodile fossil. (Lyme Regis Museum via SWNS) The world's oldest crocodile fossil has been found during a walk on the Jurassic Coast. Amateur fossil hunter Heather Salt initially mistook the find…...
Primeval Gorgonopsid | Paleontology
9+ hour, 19+ min ago (55+ words) Phillip Hamilton " 11 days ago Phillip Hamilton " about 6 hours ago Phillip Hamilton " about 8 hours ago Phillip Hamilton " 5 days ago Zach Sweat " 11 days ago Uploaded by Kimmy Dude Apr 28, 2026 at 02: 43 PM EDT Resolution: (2048px x 2048px) File size: 311 KB 32 views (32 from today) Treasurer & Media…...
Protection expands at Sand Flats dinosaur tracksite, revealing 30 tracks that erosion uncovered
15+ hour, 3+ min ago (349+ words) News, events and culture from Moab, Utah A long-standing dinosaur tracksite on the Hell's Revenge 4x4 Trail in Sand Flats Recreation Area has roughly six times more protected surface than it did a few months ago " and about 30 more visible tracks…...
Self conscious | Paleontology
5+ hour, 51+ min ago (55+ words) Phillip Hamilton " 11 days ago Phillip Hamilton " about 3 hours ago Phillip Hamilton " about 4 hours ago Phillip Hamilton " 5 days ago Zach Sweat " 11 days ago Uploaded by Kimmy Dude Apr 28, 2026 at 06: 11 PM EDT Resolution: (1160px x 1048px) File size: 377 KB 0 views (0 from today) Treasurer & Media…...
Paleontologists in China found a 125-million-year-old dinosaur with HOLLOW spines growing directly from the skin " something never before seen in any vertebrate in history.
13+ hour, 24+ min ago (1177+ words) In February 2026, an international team led by the CNRS (French National Center for Scientific Research) published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution the description of a new dinosaur species with characteristics never observed in any vertebrate " living or extinct. The…...
Researchers: Crabs began walking sideways approx. 200 million years ago | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
6+ hour, 3+ min ago (249+ words) A team of researchers in Japan says they found that crabs' sideways walk originated around 200 million years ago from a common ancestor. The study was published by a group of scientists from Nagasaki University and other institutions. They say it…...
Spot on Science: Studying the Dunkleosteus Fossils
8+ hour, 8+ min ago (109+ words) Ideastream - On Air Now Playing Folk Alley (WKSU HD2) - On Air Now Playing All Classical (WKSU HD3) - On Air Now Playing News & More (WKSU HD4) Spot on Science: Studying the Dunkleosteus Fossils Cleveland is home to one of the world's most famous fossils,…...
Top 10 Dinosaur Relatives Still Roaming Earth Today
9+ hour, 5+ min ago (287+ words) Chris is the co-founder of 'Animals Around The Globe' and a fervent wildlife enthusiast with extensive travels across diverse ecosystems worldwide. From exploring the marine wonders in the Azores and witnessing the vast savannas of Kenya, to delving deep into…...
20 Unbelievable Dinosaur Discoveries That Completely Rewrite History
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (764+ words) Home " Wildlife " 20 Unbelievable Dinosaur Discoveries That Completely Rewrite History Dinosaurs, the colossal creatures that dominated the Earth millions of years ago, have long fascinated scientists and the public alike. Each new discovery not only ignites imaginations but also deepens our…...