Rare Fossil Reveals Key Clues About Evolution of Bird Brains from Dinosaurs

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 11.14.2024 23:33 PM

A rare 80-million-year-old bird fossil reveals key insights into the evolution of modern bird brains from their dinosaur ancestors.

Newly Discovered Mammal 'Heleocola piceanus' Was a Swamp Dweller Coexisting With Dinosaurs

11.04.2024 02:11 AM

Paleontologists have discovered an ancient swamp-dwelling mammal that lived alongside dinosaurs in Colorado 70 million years ago.

Incredibly Odd Dinosaur Skeleton From Over 82 Million Years Ago Found in Mississippi Remains Nearly Intact

07.05.2024 00:22 AM

The dinosaur skeleton was found in 2007, but only 15% of the fossils have been collected. Read to learn more.

Colossal Jurassic Pterosaur Fossil Discovered With Over 3-Meter Wingspan

06.05.2024 11:25 AM

Discover the colossal Jurassic pterosaur fossil with a wingspan over 3 meters. Unearth the secrets of this ancient giant. Read more!

US Kids Discover Juvenile T-Rex Remains From 67 Million Years Ago

06.05.2024 02:12 AM

Three kids aged 7, 9, and 10 at the time of the discovery were able to find the rare remains of a juvenile T-rex. Read to learn more.

Musankwa Sanyatiensis: New Dinosaur Species Discovered in Zimbabwe Sheds Light on Early Evolution

05.31.2024 03:42 AM

Discover Musankwa sanyatiensis, a new dinosaur species unearthed in Zimbabwe. Learn how this find sheds light on early dinosaur evolution. Read more!

Smart Dinosaur? T. Rex Had Crocodile-Like Intelligence and Not Ape-Like Brains, Study Claims

05.07.2024 00:21 AM

A new study debunked the claims of an earlier 2023 study that argued that the T. rex had primate-like intelligence. Read to learn more.

Fossil Record of Dinosaurs and Mammals Challenges Bergmann’s Rule, Debunks Role of Latitude as Predictor of Body Size Diversity

04.15.2024 05:10 AM

A new study on dinosaur and mammal evolution challenges the long standing scientific principle called Bergmann’s rule. Find out more about it in this article.

Three-Horned Dinosaurs Triceratops Lived and Moved in Group [Study]

03.27.2024 04:30 AM

Triceratops, the three-horned dinosaurs were not solitary beings as they lived in herds. Continue reading to learn more.

New Mosasaur Lizard Species Discovered; Giant Ancient Sea Lizard Has Dagger-Like Teeth

03.05.2024 00:10 AM

The newly described lizard species may have had a length of 23 to 25 feet, making it remarkably long. Read to learn more.

Dinosaurs Thrived in Africa Prior to Asteroid Impact, New Fossils Suggest

02.20.2024 21:26 PM

Dinosaurs may have thrived right before the asteroid impact led to their sudden mass extinction. Read to learn more.

3D Tree Fossils Older Than Dinosaurs Shed Light on Bizarre Prehistoric Forests

02.07.2024 21:21 PM

The tree fossils are unique as they are able to offer a glimpse of the tree's overall appearance. Read to learn more.

New Pterosaur Species Unearthed on Isle of Skye Rewrites Jurassic History and Evolutionary Insights

02.06.2024 02:09 AM

The Isle of Skye's Kilmaluag Formation reveals a new pterosaur genus and species, discovered in fossilized material, reshaping paleontological understanding. Continue reading to learn more.

'Chicken from Hell': Previously Unknown Dinosaur Species Challenges Extinction Narratives

02.02.2024 04:22 AM

The recent discovery of a new "chicken from hell" species challenges the notion of dinosaurs heading towards extinction before the asteroid impact. Read the article to learn more details.

Could A T-Rex Win A Fight Against A Brontosaurus?

12.30.2023 00:40 AM

In a face-off between a T-Rex and a Brontosaurus, who emerges victorious in the ultimate showdown? Find out the answer in this article.

75-Million-Year-Old Fossil of a Juvenile Tyrannosaur Revealed Its Last Meal Was Two Baby Dinosaurs, Shedding Light on How These Predators Lived

12.09.2023 02:13 AM

The stomach contents of a 75-million-year-old juvenile Gorgosaurus, a relative of the T. rex, unveil its last meal—small, bird-like species. Continue reading to learn more details.

Royal Visit Down Under: Rare Male-Female T. Rex Duo Captivates New Zealanders at Auckland Museum

12.04.2023 05:37 AM

New Zealand's Auckland Museum hosts a unique six-day exhibit featuring a male and pregnant female T-Rex, drawing a third of the nation's population. Check out more details in this article.

210-Million-Year-Old Footprint Fossils Suggest 2 Distinct Trisauropodiscus Morphotypes

12.04.2023 04:45 AM

The ancient footprint fossils discovered in Lesotho were possibly made by animals from two distinct categories, which could be dinosaurs and modern birds. Continue reading to learn more.

Human Lifespan May Have Shortened Due to Dinosaurs' Dominance Millions of Years Ago [Study]

12.01.2023 04:20 AM

Humans reportedly lost the genes for longer lifespans as we evolved during the dinosaur era. Continue reading to learn more.

Dinosaur Extinction: New Study Challenges Meteorite Impact as Sole Cause, Points to Volcanic-Induced Climate Change

11.29.2023 02:12 AM

A study proposes that the dinosaur extinction resulted from more than a meteorite as massive volcanic eruptions inducing climate change may have played a crucial role. Continue reaiding for more details.

Fine Dust from an Asteroid Strike May Have Contributed to Dinosaur Extinction

10.31.2023 05:25 AM

After the asteroid impact, Earth experienced an "impact winter" due to atmospheric dust, leading to extinctions and the decline of dinosaurs. Continue reading to learn more.