Tag: Fossil Discovery
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New Arctic Rhino Fossil Finds Rewrite Miocene North America
A New Rhino Lineage Emerges from the High Arctic Paleontologists have unveiled a remarkable discovery from Canada’s High Arctic: a newly identified Early Miocene rhinocerotid species belonging to the genus Epiaceratherium. The fossil remains, unearthed in ancient sediments that once formed part of a vibrant, temperate landscape, illuminate a surprising chapter in North American paleontology…
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Ancient High Arctic Rhinos: Discovering Epiaceratherium Species
A New Rhinosaurus Hop in the Arctic: What Was Found Paleontologists have announced the identification of a new Early Miocene rhinocerotid species from the fossil record in the Canadian High Arctic. The genus Epiaceratherium, long studied for clues about rhinoceros evolution, has yielded a distinct species based on carefully described dental and skeletal elements recovered…
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New 80-Million-Year-Old Crocodile Predator Discovered in Egypt’s Western Desert
Ancient Predator Unearthed in the Western Desert Paleontologists have identified a new species of ancient marine crocodile from Egypt’s arid Western Desert, offering a fresh glimpse into how ancient reptiles thrived in coastal and marine environments long before the rise of modern crocodiles. The discovery, announced after excavations near the Kharga and Baris oases, places…
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Formidable crocodile-like predator discovered in Egyptian desert
Discovery in the Western Desert Signposts a New Chapter in Crocodile Evolution Scientists have identified a new species of ancient marine crocodile from Egypt’s Western Desert, shedding light on how this group adapted after the age of dinosaurs. Based on fossil finds from the arid plains around the Kharga Oasis, the animal has been named…
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UK Unearths One of the World’s Longest Dinosaur Footprints Trail at 650 Feet
Record-Breaking Footprints Unearthed in the UK A new discovery in the United Kingdom has unveiled a remarkable trail of dinosaur footprints extending more than 650 feet. This enormous trackway, preserved in rock, is among the longest confirmed in the world and offers scientists a unique window into the behavior and movement of dinosaurs more than…
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Alamosaurus: North America’s 21m Giant Titanosaur
Introduction: A Colossal Find in a Remote Park The Earth’s prehistoric giants continue to fascinate, and few are as impressive as Alamosaurus, the titanosaur believed to have reached around 21 meters (70 feet) in length and up to 80 tons in weight. This colossal sauropod from the Late Cretaceous period stands as a keystone in…
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North America’s Giant Dinosaur: Alamosaurus Was a 21-Meter Titan
The Titan of North America Among the giants of the Late Cretaceous, Alamosaurus stands out as a pinnacle of sauropod evolution in North America. Estimates place this colossal titan at about 21 meters (roughly 70 feet) in length and up to 80 tons in weight, making it one of the largest land animals ever to…
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Dragon Sword of Dorset: 190-Million-Year-Old Ichthyosaur Bridges a Key Gap in Jurassic Timelines
Introduction: A Jurassic Discovery That Redraws a Timeline science has long been fascinated by ichthyosaurs, the dolphin-like reptiles that ruled ancient seas. The latest addition to this lineage, nicknamed the “Sword Dragon of Dorset,” brings a rare combination of exceptional preservation and timing. The new species, scientifically named Xiphodracon goldencapensis, is estimated to have reached…
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UK’s Sword Dragon: A Rare Jurassic Ichthyosaur Unearthed on the Jurassic Coast
Rare Jurassic Discoveries Redraw the Timeline of Marine Reptiles A near-complete skeleton from the Jurassic Coast in the United Kingdom has revealed a new and exceptionally rare ichthyosaur species. Named Xiphodracon goldencapensis, or the “Sword Dragon of Dorset,” this dolphin-sized marine reptile lived during the Early Jurassic, roughly 193 to 184 million years ago. Its…
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Sword Dragon Unearthed: A New Ichthyosaur Species from England’s Jurassic Coast
Ancient Seas Revisited: The Sword Dragon Blooms in the Paleontological Record The Jurassic Coast of Dorset, England, has yielded a new chapter in the story of ancient life. A near-complete ichthyosaur skeleton, now named Xiphodracon goldencapensis—often called the Sword Dragon of Dorset—provides the most complete glimpse yet of a mid-Triassic to Early Jurassic marine reptile…