Oldest Known Modern Bird Fossil Found in Antarctica
A nearly complete 68-million-year-old Vegavis iaai skull fossil found in Antarctica reveals the oldest known modern bird, predating the dinosaur extinction event and challenging previous assumptions about avian evolution.
Oldest Known Modern Bird Fossil Found in Antarctica
A nearly complete 68-million-year-old Vegavis iaai skull fossil found in Antarctica reveals the oldest known modern bird, predating the dinosaur extinction event and challenging previous assumptions about avian evolution.
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New Dinosaur Species Identified From WWII-Era Photos
Paleontologists identified a new giant predatory dinosaur species, Tameryraptor markgrafi, from photos of a fossil destroyed in a WWII air raid in Munich; the 32-foot-long Cretaceous-era creature from Egypt's Bahariya Oasis was initially misclassified.
New Dinosaur Species Identified From WWII-Era Photos
Paleontologists identified a new giant predatory dinosaur species, Tameryraptor markgrafi, from photos of a fossil destroyed in a WWII air raid in Munich; the 32-foot-long Cretaceous-era creature from Egypt's Bahariya Oasis was initially misclassified.
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New Pterosaur Fossil Discovery in Germany
Paleontologists discovered a well-preserved pterosaur fossil in Germany, revealing new insights into their evolution and terrestrial capabilities.
New Pterosaur Fossil Discovery in Germany
Paleontologists discovered a well-preserved pterosaur fossil in Germany, revealing new insights into their evolution and terrestrial capabilities.
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Giant Terror Bird Fossil Found in Colombia
A giant terror bird fossil unearthed in Colombia sheds light on the species' habitat, size, and potential extinction causes.
Giant Terror Bird Fossil Found in Colombia
A giant terror bird fossil unearthed in Colombia sheds light on the species' habitat, size, and potential extinction causes.
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Swindon Stegosaur Vertebra Returns Home
A vertebra from the first scientifically described stegosaur, unearthed in Swindon in 1874, has been returned to the town's museum after being found for sale online, highlighting Swindon's pivotal role in early paleontological discoveries.
Swindon Stegosaur Vertebra Returns Home
A vertebra from the first scientifically described stegosaur, unearthed in Swindon in 1874, has been returned to the town's museum after being found for sale online, highlighting Swindon's pivotal role in early paleontological discoveries.
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Complete Mastodon Jaw Unearthed in New York Backyard
A New York homeowner's accidental discovery of a complete mastodon jaw and additional bone fragments in Scotchtown, New York, has led to an excavation by the New York State Museum and SUNY Orange, revealing a significant find that will be publicly displayed in 2025.
Complete Mastodon Jaw Unearthed in New York Backyard
A New York homeowner's accidental discovery of a complete mastodon jaw and additional bone fragments in Scotchtown, New York, has led to an excavation by the New York State Museum and SUNY Orange, revealing a significant find that will be publicly displayed in 2025.
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Giant Terror Bird Fossil Unearthed in Colombia
Discovery of a giant terror bird fossil in Colombia sheds light on these ancient predators' size, habitat, and extinction.
Giant Terror Bird Fossil Unearthed in Colombia
Discovery of a giant terror bird fossil in Colombia sheds light on these ancient predators' size, habitat, and extinction.
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Terror Bird Fossil Found in Colombia
Discovery of a 13-million-year-old terror bird fossil in Colombia sheds light on ancient ecosystems and predators.
Terror Bird Fossil Found in Colombia
Discovery of a 13-million-year-old terror bird fossil in Colombia sheds light on ancient ecosystems and predators.
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