Fossil evidence has led to the identification of a new prehistoric mammal with similarities ... shifts influenced walrus evolution and marine mammal survival. “The beautiful thing about walruses ...

Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more A rare fossil has provided a ...

Scientists have traced the evolutionary origin of humans' outer ears to the gills of ancient fish through a series of ...

IN the icy and swampy pasts of the ancient British Isles, colossal creatures were free to roam. Much has changed in the ...

Wolves are apex predators that rely on their strategy and endurance for successful hunts. These animals are known for their ...

The teeth of horses and zebras look alike. The ear bones of mammals were once the jaws of prehistoric reptiles. And so on. Despite these differences, all mammals share four traits that are shown ...

It wasn’t until the late Triassic period (approximately 225 million years ago) that mammals came into existence ... that get my vote for “most prehistoric-looking.” They may not be the ...

Along with the bones of prehistoric sea monsters, Gingerich has found the ... descended from land mammals that once walked on all fours. Gingerich has devoted much of his career to explaining ...

See some of the most complete fossils of these prehistoric sea animals, including ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs ... Plus, look out for the skeleton cast of the giant ground sloth, a land mammal often ...

The prehistoric fossils were dug up at the West Coast Fossil ... relatives of the living giraffes as well as a variety of bird species and marine mammals. “This is an incredible discovery!” said UCT ...

sea mammals, shorebirds, and plant life found all in one place. This extensive fossil record is being studied to understand the ecology of the prehistoric ocean that once covered the region.