8 articles tagged with "paleontology"
A recent discovery in South Africa identifies a large-bodied gorgonopsian from the middle Permian, suggesting earlier origins for these ancient predators.
The discovery of Masripithecus moghraensis by a collaborative research team from Egypt and the U.S. provides significant data regarding ape evolution during the Miocene.
New research from Curtin University sheds light on the formation of exceptionally preserved sea reptile fossils in oxygen-free marine environments, with implications for paleontological methodologies.
Recent findings in a central Texas cave reveal previously undocumented Ice Age animal fossils, indicating significant historical biodiversity in the region.
New research suggests that the massive body size of insects 300 million years ago may not be directly linked to high atmospheric oxygen levels, challenging previous assumptions.
A life-size oviraptor nest has been constructed by researchers to investigate ancient hatching processes. Findings indicate sunlight's critical role in egg incubation.
A recent fossil find in Alabama, featuring a tooth embedded in an apex predator's neck, sheds light on the complex interactions of marine life during the Cretaceous period.
The discovery of two significant Late Jurassic lizard trackways in Asturias, Spain, offers insights into ancient reptilian behavior and the geological context of their preservation.