Colossal Jurassic Pterosaur Fossil Discovered With Over 3-Meter Wingspan

Medicine & Technology Jun 05, 2024

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

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

Feb 06, 2024

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.

Jurassic Exoplanets Might Be Easier To Spot Than Modern Earth, Mesozoic Era Provides Key in Finding Extraterrestrial Life

Nov 08, 2023

A new study suggests that the past history of the Earth could be a better indicator in the search for life on other planets. Find out more about it in this article.

Possibly the Oldest Stegosaur With Tiny Head, Long Tail Spikes Discovered in China

Mar 05, 2022

A new species of stegosaur was discovered in China. Read to find what experts found in this unique dinosaur.

How Did the Experts Preserved UK's Largest Fossil Find Of Sea Dragon In Rutland

Jan 16, 2022

Conservationist Nigel Larkin explains how their team unearthed and preserved the remains of the sea dragon in Rutland, the largest fossil find of the UK, which was buried since the Jurassic period.

'Flying Dragon' of the North Unearthed at Atacama Desert; Discovery Potential Clue to Unrecorded Dinosaur Migration

Oct 11, 2021

A new paleontological study unearthed a mysterious northern hemisphere dinosaur called the 'flying dragon' in the Atacama desert, comparable to the largest pterosaur Rhamphorhynchus. The flying dragon might be a clue to an unrecorded migration between the northern and southern hemispheres.

200-Million-Year-Old Meat-Eating Dinosaur Discovered in UK - The Oldest Theropod Species in History

Oct 09, 2021

A new, 200-million-year-old fossil discovery believed to be the oldest meat-eating dinosaurs was discovered in the UK.

Allosaurus Not a Top Carnivorous Predator But a Scavenger During Late Jurassic, Study Confirms

Aug 26, 2021

A recent study shows that the theropod Allosaurus, which was labeled as a predatoru during the Late Jurassic, was actually a pacifist scavenger that hunts carcasses for food.

Heterodontosaurus Fossil Shows Unique Ventilatory Techniques of the Ornithischian Dinosaurs

Jul 07, 2021

A recent fossil of a Jurassic dinosaur was unearthed in South Africa. Through virtual reconstruction, the dinosaur revealed the unique breathing methodology of several prehistoric giants.

Mystery Jurassic Predator's Left-Over Meal Includes a Cephalopod Eating a Crustacean

May 12, 2021

Multiple questions surround a fossil of a Jurassic squid eating a crab, as it was also consumed by a mysterious ancient predator and left for dead for millions of years.

Researchers Find Powerful and Precise Bite of a Jurassic-Period Mammal

Dec 28, 2020

Priarcodon fruitaensis, an early mammal, was well adapted for powerful and precise biting. It also had a diverse faunivorous diet that possibly comprised insects and small vertebrates, a study found.

Study of Flea Genetics Points their Position on Tree of Life and Closest Relatives

Dec 21, 2020

A new study analyzed more than 1,400 protein-coding genes of fleas - addressing some of the persisting questions in insect evolution about the flea.

Evidences Of Earliest Winged Mammals Were Discovered From the Jurassic Period In China

Aug 10, 2017

Fossil of two mammal species unearthed from Beijing, China that was suggested as the oldest winged mammals. Lead researcher Dr. Zhe-Xi Luo found out that those specimens were from Jurassic period and gymnosperm plants were their main diet.

Remains Of An Ancient Middle Jurassic Unknown Mammal Discovered By Russian Scientists

May 20, 2017

Remains of an unknown mammal were discovered by Russian scientists. Later on, the mammal was given the name, Baidabatyr, based on the structures of its tooth.

165-Million-Year-Old Fossil Record From Skye Island Reveals The Existence Of Mammal Species From Jurassic Age

May 09, 2017

Mammal species of the Jurassic period has been found from the excavation site of Skye. Scientists found the evidence of milk teeth from 165 million years old Wareolestes rex fossil.