‘Red flags’ raised over ancient sea monster pulled from Moroccan mine
A mosasaur species with saw-like teeth that was described by scientists in 2021 may have been based on forged fossils, and researchers are now calling for CT scans to determine…
Endangered Bird Finds Sanctuary in Ancient Woodland Restoration
As three years of restoration at Ashridge Estate in Hertfordshire near completion, endangered bird species have been spotted thriving in the ancient woodland. Since 2022, work has been underway to…
Ancient Mammoth Tusk Emerges from Mississippi Streambed, Unearthing a Giant’s Legacy
An amateur fossil hunter in Mississippi found the first known mammoth fossil in the region — a well-preserved tusk that weighed about 600 pounds (270 kilograms). While exploring the untamed…
94-Million-Year-Old Sea Monster: North America’s Ancient Marvel
A group of scientists revealed a minuscule mosasaur fossil within the gray shale formations of southern Utah. This find holds the potential to deepen our understanding of the evolutionary history…
Embracing the Past: Brazil’s 230-Million-Year ‘Scissorhands'”
The prehistoric predator, named Venetorapter gassenae by scientists, sported a sizable beak and is believed to have employed its claws for both tree climbing and dismantling its prey. Unveiled from…