Student discovers ancient flying reptile that lived 200 million years ago
The student was investigating fossils from an area that was once home to an ancient chain of islands that no longer exists.
Paleontologists reveal new US dino that lived just before mass extinction
The name of the new species, which lived just over 66 million years ago, roughly translates to "Pharaoh's dawn chicken from hell".
Scientists find new details about the giant megalodon shark
The infamous predator is often depicted as a larger, more fearsome version of the great white shark—however it seems this is not so accurate.
Extinct "eagle lizard" found in Texas canyon
The reptile lived approximately 218 million years ago and was heavily armored with a crocodile's body, pig's snout and bird's skull.
"Dinosaur skin" fossil turns out to be skull of huge prehistoric fish
The ancient fish, which likely measured more than six feet in length, lived around 72 million years ago.
T. rex's closest cousin discovered, shining light on Tyrannosaur origins
The huge dinosaur was very similar to the infamous T. rex, growing to about its same height, 12 feet.
Mystery of largest-ever primate's disappearance finally solved
The extinct great ape grew to an estimated height of around 10 feet and may have weighed roughly 440-600 pounds.
Scientists discover giant carnivorous worms—ancient "terror beasts"
The worms belonged to a past dynasty of ancient predators previously unknown to science.
Two new 'iconic and bizarre' dinosaur species discovered
The prehistoric creatures, one found in Montana, lived just before the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs.
Modern Wise Men find mystery fossil is fruit of the frankincense family
The mystery identity of several fossils that have puzzled scientists for decades has been unraveled.
Humans have "devastated" 1,400 bird species—and counting
Nearly all these extinctions are thought to have occurred due to human-driven factors, ranging from hunting and eating the birds to habitat destruction.
Extinct sea monster suddenly found during walk on the beach
The skull of the ocean-dwelling pliosaur is longer than most humans are tall, one of the biggest discoveries of its kind.
Dinosaur Happy Meal? Young tyrannosaurs ate from the kids' menu
A young dinosaur fossil contains the remains of its last meal, showing tyrannosaurids had different diets between youth and adulthood.
Woman finds 12-million-year-old megalodon tooth washed up on Florida beach
Beth Orticelli was walking along a stretch of beach with her husband when they spotted a rock sticking up out of the sand.
"Formidable" predator that ruled the sea 90 million years ago discovered
The extinct marine reptile, which may have reached 16 feet in length, lived in the inland sea that once split North America in two.
Extinct sea creature fossils help solve ancient geography puzzle
Researchers have discovered 10 new species of a strange type of marine animal that lived around 490 million years ago.
Dinosaurs that died 190 million years ago found with 50 "leathery" eggs
Researchers identified a new dinosaur species in China alongside dozens of its eggs containing the skeletal remains of embryos.
Researchers discover bird footprints made 120 million years ago
Scientists say the fossilized footprints represent the oldest evidence of birds living anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere
"Bizarre" new dinosaur species discovered that slept like today's birds
The previously unknown dinosaur, which is thought to have lived around 70 million years ago, had several bird-like features.
Gnawed dinosaur bones reveal carnivore habits in Jurassic America
Dinosaur fossils with bite marks have shed new light on the interactions between Jurassic predators and some of the largest creatures ever to roam the Earth.
"Overlooked" dinosaur kept in US museum is way more amazing than we thought
The dinosaur lived in North America before the mass extinction event around 66 million years ago alongside T. rex and Triceratops.
Texas dinosaur unearthed 96 million years after it roamed Dallas-Fort Worth
The new dinosaur is one of the first small-bodied plant-eating species found in the area, shedding light on the type of dinosaurs that lived in Texas.
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Rare primate found in Nebraska is a clue about the future
A new study shows how some species might be able to persevere during a drastically changing climate.
Large flying reptile that ruled the sky 100 million years ago found by lake
The prehistoric creature belongs to a family of reptiles that includes the largest flying animals that ever lived.
Scientists might finally know where shoulders come from
By studying our ancient ancestors, scientists have taken a massive step towards solving a decades-old debate over the evolution of human anatomy.
Scientists release image of extinct species found on side of road
The fossil of the mosasaur was discovered with several bite marks.
Stunned scientists unearth huge 160-million-year-old blood-sucking creature
One fossil is the largest ever found of the species in the world with "superbly preserved teeth."
New species of croc-like creature from 250 million years ago discovered
This prehistoric reptile species lived on the supercontinent Pangaea following the worst mass extinction event in Earth's history.
Disappearing dinosaur bones were sold to China for $1 million: feds
The defendants exported 150,000 pounds of paleontological resources stolen from southeastern Utah, according to the grand jury indictment.
New ancient alligator species discovered in small pond
Fossils of wild water buffalo and turtles also were found at the same site in Thailand.