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Prehistoric armoured fish had the world's first abs
Stomach muscles have evolved at least twice – once in the earliest land animals, and once in a ferocious armour-plated fish
Stomach muscles have evolved at least twice – once in the earliest land animals, and once in a ferocious armour-plated fish
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jun 14, 2013, 9:25am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jun 14, 2013, 9:25am
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20 Years Later, Science In 'Jurassic Park' Shows Its Age
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the classic film, Jurassic Park. Michael Dhar, a science writer and contributor to the website Live Science, tells Melissa Block and Audie Cornish about how the science featured in the movie holds up to what we know about dinosaurs today.
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the classic film, Jurassic Park. Michael Dhar, a science writer and contributor to the website Live Science, tells Melissa Block and Audie Cornish about how the science featured in the movie holds up to what we know about dinosaurs today.
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 13, 2013, 10:56am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 13, 2013, 10:56am
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Early Primate Weighed Less Than an Ounce
Fifty-five-million-year-old fossil represents "crucial link" in primate evolution
Fifty-five-million-year-old fossil represents "crucial link" in primate evolution
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 06, 2013, 8:52am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 06, 2013, 8:52am
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Why did dinosaurs evolve feathers?
Dinosaurs evolved feathers long before birds came on the scene, but why if they couldn't fly? Dr Dave Hone explains
Dinosaurs evolved feathers long before birds came on the scene, but why if they couldn't fly? Dr Dave Hone explains
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013, 8:02am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013, 8:02am
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How the Turtle Got Its Shell
A 260-million-year-old fossil helps clarify how turtle ancestors evolved their armor
A 260-million-year-old fossil helps clarify how turtle ancestors evolved their armor
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Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:45am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:45am
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Video: Liquid blood recovered from acient mammoth carcass
Russian scientists have discovered the well-preserved carcass of a 10,000-year-old female mammoth in Siberian permafrost. And, as CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz reports, the exciting finding may give scientists what they need to clone the long-extinct beast.
Russian scientists have discovered the well-preserved carcass of a 10,000-year-old female mammoth in Siberian permafrost. And, as CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz reports, the exciting finding may give scientists what they need to clone the long-extinct beast.
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:45am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:45am
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New Discovery Knocks 'Oldest Bird' Off Its Perch
Scientists writing in Nature magazine say they've discovered the fossil of a bird-like creature that existed millions of years before Archaeopteryx.
Scientists writing in Nature magazine say they've discovered the fossil of a bird-like creature that existed millions of years before Archaeopteryx.
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, May 30, 2013, 7:37am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, May 30, 2013, 7:37am
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Small, speedy plant-eater extends knowledge of dinosaur ecosystems 
Dinosaurs are often thought of as large, fierce animals, but new research highlights a previously overlooked diversity of small dinosaurs. In the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, a team of paleontologists from the University of Toronto, Royal Ontario Museum, Cleveland Museum of Natural History and University of Calgary have described a new dinosaur, the smallest plant-eating dinosaur spe
Dinosaurs are often thought of as large, fierce animals, but new research highlights a previously overlooked diversity of small dinosaurs. In the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, a team of paleontologists from the University of Toronto, Royal Ontario Museum, Cleveland Museum of Natural History and University of Calgary have described a new dinosaur, the smallest plant-eating dinosaur spe
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Source: Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
Posted on: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:45pm
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Source: Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
Posted on: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:45pm
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14 closely related crocodiles existed around 5 million years ago
Nowadays, the most diverse species of crocodile are found in northern South America and Southeast Asia: As many as six species of alligator and four true crocodiles exist, although no more than two or three ever live alongside one another at the same time. It was a different story nine to about five million years ago, however, when a total of 14 different crocodile species existed and at least sev
Nowadays, the most diverse species of crocodile are found in northern South America and Southeast Asia: As many as six species of alligator and four true crocodiles exist, although no more than two or three ever live alongside one another at the same time. It was a different story nine to about five million years ago, however, when a total of 14 different crocodile species existed and at least sev
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Source: University of Zurich
Posted on: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 11:30am
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Source: University of Zurich
Posted on: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 11:30am
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Video: Allosaurus fed more like a falcon than a crocodile, new study finds
The mighty T. rex may have thrashed its massive head from side to side to dismember prey, but a new study shows that its smaller cousin Allosaurus was a more dexterous hunter and tugged at prey more like a modern-day falcon.
The mighty T. rex may have thrashed its massive head from side to side to dismember prey, but a new study shows that its smaller cousin Allosaurus was a more dexterous hunter and tugged at prey more like a modern-day falcon.
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Source: Ohio University
Posted on: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 10:30am
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Source: Ohio University
Posted on: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 10:30am
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Fossil brain teaser
A new study conducted at the University of Bristol and published online today in the Journal of Evolutionary Biology sheds light on how the brain and inner ear developed in dinosaurs.
A new study conducted at the University of Bristol and published online today in the Journal of Evolutionary Biology sheds light on how the brain and inner ear developed in dinosaurs.
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Source: University of Bristol
Posted on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 10:30am
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Source: University of Bristol
Posted on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 10:30am
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Fossil saved from mule track revolutionizes understanding of ancient dolphin-like marine reptile
An international team of scientists have revealed a new species of ichthyosaur (a dolphin-like marine reptile from the age of dinosaurs) from Iraq, which revolutionises our understanding of the evolution and extinction of these ancient marine reptiles.
An international team of scientists have revealed a new species of ichthyosaur (a dolphin-like marine reptile from the age of dinosaurs) from Iraq, which revolutionises our understanding of the evolution and extinction of these ancient marine reptiles.
Paleontology
Source: University of Southampton
Posted on: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 8:45am
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Source: University of Southampton
Posted on: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 8:45am
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Fossil Amber Challenges Theories About Glass
New findings about the properties of fossil amber could shed light on glass and glass-like materials.
New findings about the properties of fossil amber could shed light on glass and glass-like materials.
Paleontology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 9:00am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 9:00am
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Study of new 'bone-head' hints at higher diversity of small dinosaurs
Scientists have named a new species of bone-headed dinosaur (pachycephalosaur) from Alberta, Canada. Acrotholus audeti (Ack-RHO-tho-LUS) was identified from both recently discovered and historically collected fossils. Approximately six feet long and weighing about 40 kgs in life, the newly identified plant-eating dinosaur represents the oldest bone-headed dinosaur in Nort
Scientists have named a new species of bone-headed dinosaur (pachycephalosaur) from Alberta, Canada. Acrotholus audeti (Ack-RHO-tho-LUS) was identified from both recently discovered and historically collected fossils. Approximately six feet long and weighing about 40 kgs in life, the newly identified plant-eating dinosaur represents the oldest bone-headed dinosaur in Nort
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Source: Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Posted on: Wednesday, May 08, 2013, 10:30am
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Source: Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Posted on: Wednesday, May 08, 2013, 10:30am
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Biologist discovers new dinosaur in China
Fossil remains found by a George Washington University biologist in northwestern China have been identified as a new species of small theropod, or meat-eating, dinosaur.
Fossil remains found by a George Washington University biologist in northwestern China have been identified as a new species of small theropod, or meat-eating, dinosaur.
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Source: George Washington University
Posted on: Monday, May 06, 2013, 12:00pm
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Source: George Washington University
Posted on: Monday, May 06, 2013, 12:00pm
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Killer entrance suspected in mystery of unusually large group of carnivores in ancient cave
An assortment of saber-toothed cats, hyenas, an extinct 'bear-dog', ancestors of the red panda and several other carnivores died under unusual circumstances in a Spanish cave near Madrid approximately 9-10 million years ago. It now appears that the animals may have entered the cave intentionally and been trapped there, according to research published May 1 in the open access journal PLOS ONE
An assortment of saber-toothed cats, hyenas, an extinct 'bear-dog', ancestors of the red panda and several other carnivores died under unusual circumstances in a Spanish cave near Madrid approximately 9-10 million years ago. It now appears that the animals may have entered the cave intentionally and been trapped there, according to research published May 1 in the open access journal PLOS ONE
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Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Thursday, May 02, 2013, 10:30am
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Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Thursday, May 02, 2013, 10:30am
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Bird fossil sheds light on how swift and hummingbird flight came to be
A tiny bird fossil discovered in Wyoming offers clues to the precursors of swift and hummingbird wings. The fossil is unusual in having exceptionally well-preserved feathers, which allowed the researchers to reconstruct the size and shape of the bird's wings in ways not possible with bones alone.
A tiny bird fossil discovered in Wyoming offers clues to the precursors of swift and hummingbird wings. The fossil is unusual in having exceptionally well-preserved feathers, which allowed the researchers to reconstruct the size and shape of the bird's wings in ways not possible with bones alone.
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Source: National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent)
Posted on: Wednesday, May 01, 2013, 4:30pm
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Source: National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent)
Posted on: Wednesday, May 01, 2013, 4:30pm
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Museum find proves exotic 'big cat' prowled British countryside a century ago
The rediscovery of a mystery animal in a museum's underground storeroom proves that a non-native 'big cat' prowled the British countryside at the turn of the last century. The animal's skeleton and mounted skin was analysed by a multi-disciplinary team of Durham University scientists and fellow researchers at Bristol, Southampton and Aberystwyth universities and found to be a Canadian lynx – a
The rediscovery of a mystery animal in a museum's underground storeroom proves that a non-native 'big cat' prowled the British countryside at the turn of the last century. The animal's skeleton and mounted skin was analysed by a multi-disciplinary team of Durham University scientists and fellow researchers at Bristol, Southampton and Aberystwyth universities and found to be a Canadian lynx – a
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Source: Durham University
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 25, 2013, 10:00am
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Source: Durham University
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 25, 2013, 10:00am
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Fish was on the menu for early flying dinosaur
University of Alberta led research reveals that Microraptor, a small flying dinosaur was a complete hunter, able to swoop down and pickup fish as well as its previously known prey of birds and tree dwelling mammals.
University of Alberta led research reveals that Microraptor, a small flying dinosaur was a complete hunter, able to swoop down and pickup fish as well as its previously known prey of birds and tree dwelling mammals.
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Source: University of Alberta
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013, 1:30pm
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Source: University of Alberta
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013, 1:30pm
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New carnivorous dinosaur from Madagascar raises more questions than it answers
The first new species of dinosaur from Madagascar in nearly a decade was announced today, filling an important gap in the island's fossil record.
The first new species of dinosaur from Madagascar in nearly a decade was announced today, filling an important gap in the island's fossil record.
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Source: Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology
Posted on: Friday, Apr 19, 2013, 10:15am
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Source: Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology
Posted on: Friday, Apr 19, 2013, 10:15am
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Dinosaur egg study supports evolutionary link between birds and dinosaurs
A small, bird-like North American dinosaur incubated its eggs in a similar way to brooding birds – bolstering the evolutionary link between birds and dinosaurs, researchers at the University of Calgary and Montana State University study have found.
A small, bird-like North American dinosaur incubated its eggs in a similar way to brooding birds – bolstering the evolutionary link between birds and dinosaurs, researchers at the University of Calgary and Montana State University study have found.
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Source: University of Calgary
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 18, 2013, 2:00pm
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Source: University of Calgary
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 18, 2013, 2:00pm
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Video: World's oldest dinosaur embryo bonebed yields organic remains
The great age of the embryos is unusual because almost all known dinosaur embryos are from the Cretaceous Period. The Cretaceous ended some 125 million years after the bones at the Lufeng site were buried and fossilized.
The great age of the embryos is unusual because almost all known dinosaur embryos are from the Cretaceous Period. The Cretaceous ended some 125 million years after the bones at the Lufeng site were buried and fossilized.
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Source: University of Toronto
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 11, 2013, 10:45am
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Source: University of Toronto
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 11, 2013, 10:45am
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Dwarf whale survived well into Ice Age
Research from New Zealand's University of Otago detailing the fossil of a dwarf baleen whale from Northern California reveals that it avoided extinction far longer than previously thought.
Research from New Zealand's University of Otago detailing the fossil of a dwarf baleen whale from Northern California reveals that it avoided extinction far longer than previously thought.
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Source: University of Otago
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 04, 2013, 2:45pm
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Source: University of Otago
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 04, 2013, 2:45pm
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New fossil species from a fish-eat-fish world when limbed animals evolved
"We call it a 'fish-eat-fish world,' an ecosystem where you really needed to escape predation," said Dr. Ted Daeschler, describing life in the Devonian period in what is now far-northern Canada.
"We call it a 'fish-eat-fish world,' an ecosystem where you really needed to escape predation," said Dr. Ted Daeschler, describing life in the Devonian period in what is now far-northern Canada.
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Source: Drexel University
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 28, 2013, 12:15pm
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Source: Drexel University
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 28, 2013, 12:15pm
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Dinosaur-era climate change study suggests reasons for turtle disappearance
The dry, barren prairie around Alberta's Drumheller area was once a lush and subtropical forest on the shores of a large inland sea, with loads of wetlands inhabited by dinosaurs, turtles, crocodiles and small mammals.
The dry, barren prairie around Alberta's Drumheller area was once a lush and subtropical forest on the shores of a large inland sea, with loads of wetlands inhabited by dinosaurs, turtles, crocodiles and small mammals.
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Source: University of Calgary
Posted on: Friday, Mar 15, 2013, 1:00pm
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Source: University of Calgary
Posted on: Friday, Mar 15, 2013, 1:00pm
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Researcher describes new 5-million-year-old saber-toothed cat from Florida
A University of Florida researcher has described a new genus and species of extinct saber-toothed cat from Polk County, Fla., based on additional fossil acquisitions of the animal over the last 25 years.
A University of Florida researcher has described a new genus and species of extinct saber-toothed cat from Polk County, Fla., based on additional fossil acquisitions of the animal over the last 25 years.
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Source: University of Florida
Posted on: Friday, Mar 15, 2013, 12:45pm
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Source: University of Florida
Posted on: Friday, Mar 15, 2013, 12:45pm
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4 dinosaur egg species identified in Lleida
A study headed by the Miquel Crusafont Catalan Palaeontology Institute has for the first time documented detailed records of dinosaur egg fossils in the Coll de Nargó archaeological site in Lleida, Spain. Up until now, only one type of dinosaur egg had been documented in the region.
A study headed by the Miquel Crusafont Catalan Palaeontology Institute has for the first time documented detailed records of dinosaur egg fossils in the Coll de Nargó archaeological site in Lleida, Spain. Up until now, only one type of dinosaur egg had been documented in the region.
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Source: FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013, 1:30pm
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Source: FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013, 1:30pm
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Remains of extinct giant camel discovered in High Arctic by Canadian Museum of Nature
A research team led by the Canadian Museum of Nature has identified the first evidence for an extinct giant camel in Canada's High Arctic. The discovery is based on 30 fossil fragments of a leg bone found on Ellesmere Island, Nunavut and represents the most northerly record for early camels, whose ancestors are known to have originated in North America some 45 million years ago.
A research team led by the Canadian Museum of Nature has identified the first evidence for an extinct giant camel in Canada's High Arctic. The discovery is based on 30 fossil fragments of a leg bone found on Ellesmere Island, Nunavut and represents the most northerly record for early camels, whose ancestors are known to have originated in North America some 45 million years ago.
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Source: Canadian Museum of Nature
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013, 11:45am
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Source: Canadian Museum of Nature
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013, 11:45am
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Alligator relatives slipped across ancient seaways
The uplift of the Isthmus of Panama 2.6 million years ago formed a land-bridge that has long thought to be the crucial step in the interchange of animals between the Americas, including armadillos and giant sloths moving up into North America and relatives of modern horses, rabbits, foxes, pigs, cats, dogs, and elephants down into South America.
The uplift of the Isthmus of Panama 2.6 million years ago formed a land-bridge that has long thought to be the crucial step in the interchange of animals between the Americas, including armadillos and giant sloths moving up into North America and relatives of modern horses, rabbits, foxes, pigs, cats, dogs, and elephants down into South America.
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Source: Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 05, 2013, 11:30am
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Source: Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 05, 2013, 11:30am
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Research unearths new dinosaur species
A South Dakota School of Mines & Technology assistant professor and his team have discovered a new species of herbivorous dinosaur and published the first fossil evidence of prehistoric crocodyliforms feeding on small dinosaurs.
A South Dakota School of Mines & Technology assistant professor and his team have discovered a new species of herbivorous dinosaur and published the first fossil evidence of prehistoric crocodyliforms feeding on small dinosaurs.
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Source: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Posted on: Friday, Mar 01, 2013, 5:30pm
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Source: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Posted on: Friday, Mar 01, 2013, 5:30pm
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