quarry, the specimen dates to a window between 150 and 143 million years ago. It retains much of the cranial skeleton, jaws, vertebral column and wing elements, offering a rare window into Jurassic pterosaur anatomy. The fossil rests on a limestone...

ferns and mosses found nowhere else. The area also supports a clouded leopard, an arboreal predator capable of opening its jaw to a 100‑degree angle. Its presence suggests a functional ecological corridor linking the sinkhole’s interior to surrounding...

recalled, describing the find as “like a unicorn.” Subsequent expeditions in 2022 recovered two more crests and additional jaw fragments, confirming that the remains represented a distinct species rather than an odd specimen of the known spinosaur....

of the Bulgarian ape Graecopithecus but distinct from the Greek species Ouranopithecus. Together with variations in jaw proportions and molar dimensions, these observations led the authors to propose at least three separate late‑Miocene hominine genera...

by animal bones. Physical anthropologist Salvador Isab Estrada identified fragments of the arms, legs, pelvis and lower jaw. Dental examination revealed three intact molars and wear patterns consistent with a young adult, likely aged between 18 and 25...

a level of pressure consistent with Purussaurus’s known bite strength. Evidence on a Pericotoxodon femur and two astrapothere jawbones further illustrates the severity of these attacks. The femur exhibits nine distinct traces, including bisected...

Cretaceous Period. Credit: Shutterstock The scans successfully identified critical features, including remnants of the lower jaw, two well-preserved teeth, and the structure of the left inner ear. These findings, combined with unique characteristics at...

only a partial glimpse into the lives of these creatures. Unlike skeletal remains, which can reveal details about diet, jaw structure, and internal anatomy, tracks only offer a snapshot of movement. Previous studies have documented large, predator-like...

finger bone identified in 2010. While the fossil record has gradually expanded through the discovery of dental remains and jaw pieces, physical evidence of their overall morphology has been scarce. This latest find, detailed in two new studies published...

counterparts, the new species exhibits distinct anatomical traits, particularly in its palate and the structure of its jaw, which researchers believe may point to specialized feeding habits. These unique adaptations suggest the dicynodonts were finely...

the level of detail still visible after half a billion years. “When I saw the amazing structures preserved under its skin, my jaw just dropped – how could these intricate features have avoided decay and still be here to see half a billion years later?”...

located in the Bouc-Bel-Air area of southeastern France, yielded a collection of remains—including parts of the lower jaw, ribs, vertebrae, pelvis, and humerus—that likely represent at least four individuals. Geological analysis suggests the area was...

Between 2 million and 1.8 million years ago, P. robustus underwent notable physical changes, developing increasingly robust jaws and larger teeth. This adaptation served as a specialized tool for grinding down tough, fibrous vegetation—much like a...