Tag: Fossils
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Old fish fossil rewrites the size timeline of lamniform sharks
New fossil evidence shifts the timeline of lamniform giant sharks A collaborative international study, highlighted in Communications Biology, reveals a pivotal new fossil that suggests giant lamniform sharks emerged much earlier than previously thought. The research, led by Dr. Mohamad Bazzi of Stanford University and involving Dr. Mike Newbrey of Columbus State University, centers on…
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Dinosaur Footprints Reveal UK Superhighway Trackway
Discovery at Dewars Farm Quarry In a quiet corner of the UK, a routine quarry dig turned into a landmark paleontological discovery. Scientists and quarry workers gathered as controlled explosions cleared centuries of limestone, revealing an expansive site packed with ancient footprints. The unexpected haul quickly drew experts from across Britain, turning a working quarry…
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Torontoceros hypogaeus: The Mysterious Deer Fossil Unearthed Near a TTC Station Finally Revealed
A Mystery Unearthed in Toronto’s Transit Past For nearly five decades, a peculiar fossil unearthed during the construction of Islington subway station in Toronto resisted full explanation. Now, a collaborative study from Trent University, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), and the Royal Alberta Museum has finally shed light on its origins. The discovery, labeled Torontoceros…
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Giant British Quarry Reveals 200-MMetre Trail of Dinosaur Footprints
Giant Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Oxfordshire Quarry In a summer excavation that has captivated palaeontologists and local residents alike, a British quarry yielded a remarkable find: a series of dinosaur footprints stretching more than 200 metres. The discovery, reported by the BBC, adds a striking new chapter to the growing story of prehistoric life preserved…
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112-Million-Year Time Capsule: Insects Frozen in Ecuadorian Amber
A Window into a Warm, Humid Gondwana Forest In a remarkable paleontological find, scientists have uncovered a 112-million-year-old time capsule preserved in amber from the Hollín Formation in Ecuador. This discovery, led by Xavier Delclòs and his team, offers a rare glimpse into a southern Gondwanan ecosystem during a pivotal moment in Earth’s history when…
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Dragon Sword Of Dorset Reveals 190-Million-Year-Old Ichthyosaur Gap in the Jurassic Timeline
Introduction: A New-Jurassic Puzzle Piece In the annals of paleontology, every well-preserved fossil has the potential to rewrite a chapter of Earth’s history. The latest discovery, nicknamed the Dragon Sword Of Dorset, is reshaping our understanding of ichthyosaurs during a pivotal moment in the Jurassic period. Scientifically named Xiphodracon goldencapensis, this 190-million-year-old marine reptile brims…
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Tiny fossil fish rewrites freshwater evolution after 70 million-year hideaway
Hidden for 70 Million Years, a Tiny Fossil Fish Changes Our View of Freshwater Evolution A minuscule skeleton about 4 centimeters long from the Late Cretaceous period has just rewritten a chapter of evolutionary history. Discovered by a collaborative team from Western University, the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, and international partners, this tiny fossil…
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Revolutionary Discovery of Zavacephale rinpoche in the Gobi Desert
The Discovery of a Rare Dinosaur: Zavacephale rinpoche The fossil record is a treasure trove of information about the Earth’s prehistoric past, and a recent discovery from the Gobi Desert has rewritten parts of dinosaur history. The new species, Zavacephale rinpoche, was unearthed by Tsogtbaatar Chinzorig of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences. The find, led…
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Giant Dinosaurs Were Riddled With a Devastating Disease: Insights from Fossils
Introduction: Understanding Dinosaur Health Dinosaurs, often envisioned as powerful and dominant creatures, faced challenges that were not merely external threats like asteroids or volcanic eruptions. Recent research reveals that these colossal beings were afflicted by a serious bone disease, providing insights into their health and survival strategies. This article explores the findings of a groundbreaking…
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Discovery of Disease Affecting Giant Dinosaurs
Introduction to Giant Dinosaurs and Their Health Recent research has shed light on the health challenges faced by giant dinosaurs, specifically the sauropods, the massive long-necked herbivores of the Mesozoic era. These discoveries, published in The Anatomical Record, provide us with a glimpse into the physical ailments that plagued these colossal creatures during their dominance…