An ancient fossil unearthed after millions of years is revealing new secrets about how life survived in Earth’s long-lost prehistoric oceans. A fossilized remnant unearthed in Canada has unveiled a violent encounter from the deep past, dating back more...

Fossilized jaws dating back 100 million years reveal a terrifying ancient ocean predator that earns its reputation as a real-life kraken. For generations, the legend of the kraken dominated maritime folklore, capturing the imaginations of sailors with...

Researchers have discovered a surprising trait shared by six ancient mammal species separated by 45 million years of evolution. Here is what they found. New research suggests that the ancestors of modern mammals maintained a low profile during the age...

Rare 105-million-year-old amber discovered in Spain reveals exceptionally preserved prehistoric life trapped in stunning clarity. In the rugged hills of Cantabria, northern Spain, an accidental discovery made during routine roadwork has unveiled a...

Paleontologists have discovered a new species of extinct marine reptile, Halisaurus auriculatus, unearthed from Cretaceous fossils in Egypt’s Western Desert. New Mosasaur Species Unearthed in Egypt’s Western Desert Paleontologists have identified a...

New fossil discoveries in the Peruvian Amazon reveal that the extinct freshwater turtle Chelus colombiana grew to massive sizes during the Miocene epoch. New paleontological findings from Peru have unveiled a prehistoric titan of the freshwater world,...

Scientists have discovered rare, fossilized stomach contents inside an unassuming piece of chalk, revealing the final meal of an ancient predator. A remarkable discovery along the chalky cliffs of Stevns Klint in Denmark has offered paleontologists a...