Prehistoric "Hell Ant" Encased in Amber Seen Biting its Prey for Over 99 Million Years

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 01.10.2021 19:49 PM

The recent discovery of 99 million-year-old hell ant proves paleontologists theory on how it survived during the Cretaceous-era.

5 of the Best Discoveries About Dinosaurs in 2020

12.24.2020 13:00 PM

As we anticipate what the fossil record might reveal in 2021, a science magazine site has come up with the 10 best dinosaur discoveries of 2020, and five of them are include the following.

Scientists Found the World's Oldest Python Fossil That Lived 48 Million Years Ago

12.17.2020 13:00 PM

Scientists have discovered the oldest python fossil in the world that lived over 48 million years ago in what is now known as Germany.

Ancient Footprints Tell a Story of a Parent and Child Making a Daring Journey

10.17.2020 21:00 PM

Studying ancient footprint tracks of animals and humans reveals the similarities and differences between modern species and their ancestors. A recent discovery of human footprints reveals a story of an adult carrying a toddler through muddy terrain despite predators.

Newly Discovered Fossils Support Theory Claiming Spinosaurus Led Aquatic Life

09.24.2020 08:40 AM

"The enhanced abundance of Spinosaurus teeth, relative to other dinosaurs, is a reflection of their aquatic lifestyle."

Christie's to Put Rare Complete T. Rex Skeleton on Auction, Set to Fetch Record-Setting Bids

09.17.2020 08:40 AM

British auction house Christie's will be auctioning off one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons ever discovered, expecting to fetch a record-setting price on October 6.

Crime Scene Alert: Mysterious Human Jaw Bone Washes up on Shore at Umina Beach NSW

06.13.2020 03:47 AM

A woman finds a human jaw bone washed up along the shore in Umina Beach, NSW, as she was going for a walk. She secured the evidence and surrendered it to the police and will undergo further investigation. Click the link above to watch the interview.

An Ancient Millipede Might Be the First Critter to Walk the Earth, Study Says

06.10.2020 02:59 AM

Scientists determine that an ancient millipede might be the oldest creature to live on land, about 425 million years old.

Meet the Sinosaurus: Chinese Rockclimbers Discover 'Chicken Paw Prints'

06.04.2020 12:17 PM

A group of rock climbers encounters tridactyl tracks which paleontologists identify as the sinosaurus.

Fossil of a 15 Ton Sea Creature Found in Antarctica

06.09.2019 23:14 PM

A fossil from Antarctica is now the heaviest known animal in this group of prehistoric marine reptiles.

Newly-Discovererd Herbivore Dinosaur Fossils are Preserved in Opals

06.08.2019 17:09 PM

The fossils represent the most complete dinosaur fossil ever found preserved in opal. (Photo : Phil R. Bell, Tom Brougham, Matthew C. Herne ORCID Icon, Timothy Frauenfelder & Elizabeth T.

Ammonite in Amber: Among the Rarest Fossil Finds

05.18.2019 09:33 AM

Scientists found a fossil of an ammonite trapped in amber during their search in northern Myanmar. (Photo : Tingting Yu, Richard Kellya, Lin Mua, Andrew Rosse, Jim Kennedyf, Pierre Brolyh, Fangyuan Xiai, Haichun Zhanga, Bo Wanga, and David Dilcher) Geological and paleogeographic maps of Burmese amber.

Newly Studied Fossil Shines Light On a Rare Human Species

05.03.2019 10:25 AM

A major discovery suggests that the rare species was much more prevalent than originally considered.

Tiny "Platypus of the Crab World" Fossil Found in Columbia and U.S.

04.25.2019 13:55 PM

A Yale paleontologist has announced the discovery of over 100 exceptionally well-preserved specimens of various crab species.

Scientists Found Liquid Blood in a Perfectly Preserved Prehistoric Foal that Died 42,000 Years Ago

04.22.2019 22:35 PM

Since its unearthing, several types of research and experiments have been done to study the long-extinct species.

Scientists Discovered Meat-Eating Mammal Larger Than Any Big Cat Stalking the World Today

04.18.2019 11:43 AM

A new species larger than a polar bear with large rhinoceros skull and enormous canine teeth The Ohio University's paleontologists have found a new species of meat-eating mammal that is larger than any big cat stalking the world today.

Elephant-Like Animals, Rhinos, Alligators, and More are Part of Ancient ‘Texas Serengeti’

04.11.2019 13:19 PM

4,000 specimens representing 50 animal species roaming Texas Gulf Coast 11 to 12 million years ago Some unemployed Texans engaged in work such work as fossil hunters during the Great Depression.

430 Million-Year-Old Ancient Fossil Uncovered Revealing Underwater "Cthulhu" with 45 Tentacles

04.10.2019 10:39 AM

Scientists have discovered a species of underwater creature that had 45 tentacles. (Photo : Elissa Martin, Division of Invertebrate Paleontology, Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History.

Discovery Suggests Ancient Whales Had Legs

04.05.2019 10:23 AM

The fossil of a whale with four legs has been discovered in Peru. A 43-million-year-old fossil has been discovered in Peru and its believed to be that of an ancient whale.

“Sea Monster” Fossil Sparks Jellyfish Lineage Debate

03.24.2019 11:44 AM

Ancient sea creature fossil discovered with eighteen mouth tentacles. As if out of a sci-fi thriller, a sea creature with tentacles protruding from its mouth has been discovered; well, its fossil has.

Fossilized Bird Still Carrying An Egg in its Body Discovered

03.23.2019 07:51 AM

Researchers have found the first ever fossil of a mother bird still carrying an egg in its body. (Photo : Barbara Marrs) CHINA - A majestic fossil of a bird that is about to lay an egg was found in the mid-2000s in modern-day northwest China.