Fossil
Fossils found in Moroccan cave may be a close Homo sapiens ancestor
The fossilized lower jawbones of two adults and a toddler, as well as teeth, a thigh bone, and some vertebrae, were unearthed in a cave in Casablanca, Morocco.
A newly discovered species complicates the human origin story
160 million years later: This rare fossil is overturning everything we knew about how birds evolved
'Medusa,' possible 'dinosaur mummy' discovered in Badlands, transferred for further research
Collagen found in dinosaur fossil challenges long-held beliefs
Researchers discover preserved collagen in Edmontosaurus fossil from Hell Creek Formation.
New species of 150 million-year-old ray discovered in Bavaria
The find expands our understanding of the early developmental stages of rays and their evolutionary branches.
A rare fossil reveals a possible 76-million-year-old clash between a crocodile and young pterosaur
The young pterosaur likely had a wingspan of about 6.5 feet, and if it had survived to adulthood, its wingspan could have reached up to 33 feet.
'Unusual discovery': 66 million-year-old fossilized fish vomit with sea lilies found in Denmark
"This type of discovery is considered very important for reconstructing past ecosystems because it provides important information on which animal was eaten by whom."
Nearly complete fossil of 9-million-year-old great white shark relative found in Peru
The Pisco Basin is a hot, desert area famed for frequent discoveries of ancient marine species and was an extensive sea in ancient times, making it a reservoir of marine fossils.
Nearly complete 11-million-year-old whale skeleton unearthed in German gravel pit
The discovery was made by Wolfgang Höpfner, the twin brother of Gerhard Höpfner, who led the excavation team for several years, according to N-TV.
Chinese scientists find 410-million-year-old miniature plant revealing early land colonization
At just 45 millimeters tall, Zosterophyllum is one of the smallest known plants from its epoch, offering clues to plant survival strategies in harsh ancient environments.
Researchers trace Snow Leopard evolution through ancient fossils
The discovery suggests snow leopards rely more on terrain and prey than high altitudes for survival.
WWII-lost fossil photos reveal a new giant horned dinosaur from Egypt
Lost Fossils Found in Old Photos Reveal New Giant Horned Dinosaur from Egypt.
Shocking discovery:'Ushikawa Man' fossils are actually ancient bear bones, says University of Tokyo
The oldest human fossils on Japan's mainland were found in a limestone quarry near Hamakita, 40 km east of Ushikawa.
