Humans' Earliest Ancestor Dates Back to a Jawed Shark From 439 Million Years Ago

Medicine & Technology Sep 29, 2022

Could it be that sharks and humans are related? Read on to a new study linking a jawed fish to the same features as humans.

Crocodile Ancestor Does Not Lay Eggs Like What Scientists Thought

Feb 15, 2017

Scientists have found out that an ancestor of a crocodile does not lay eggs. It is the first evidence that was found that debunks the fact the crocodiles all along were egg laying reptiles and not live birth animals.

How Ancient Kangaroos Walked Off the Face of the Earth and Hopped into Future Generations

Oct 29, 2014

An island nation, entirely secluded from the spread of traditional species found worldwide, Australia is home to a unique form of mammals known for their maternal instincts, classified as “marsupials”. The term may encompass many species, however, when the notable pouches of marsupials are often thought of, the species most easily recognized is the jumping species of kangaroos. But new research published this week in the journal PLOS ONE reveals that kangaroo species may not have always had that famous skip in their step.