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Find the latest news and breakthroughs related to the fascinating field of paleontology. Paleontology is the study of prehistoric life, including the plants, animals, and other organisms that lived on Earth millions of years ago. It combines the principles of biology, geology, and ecology to understand the evolution of life on our planet. Paleontologists use a variety of techniques, from fossil analysis to DNA sequencing, to reconstruct the history of life on Earth and understand how species have adapted and evolved over time. On this page, you will find a collection of articles related to paleontology research and discoveries, including updates on current projects, new findings, and insights into the fascinating world of prehistoric life. Stay informed about the latest developments in paleontology research by exploring the articles on this page.
Researchers have unearthed a giant basal tetrapod fossil in Namibia, revealing new aspects of early…
The newly discovered fossil of Shishania aculeata, an early mollusk without a shell but covered…
A newly discovered species of marine crocodile from 135 million years ago has been described…
The fossil of Gaiasia jennyae, a large prehistoric predator with a unique skull shape, was…
The recent uncovering of a new soft-bodied vertebrate fossil in the American Great Basin region…
Durham University researchers discovered an extraordinarily detailed 520-million-year-old fossil, Youti yuanshi, revealing significant evolutionary insights…
A recent scientific study traces the co-evolution of Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, and life over 500…
A new study indicates that despite significant evolutionary innovations post-extinction, brachiopods failed to match the…
Rocks and fossils found in Angola by an SMU-led research team offer an unparalleled view…
Exceptional fossils show how mandibulates were trapping prey in marine ecosystems 500 million years ago.…
Researchers at Aarhus University have concluded that human hunting, rather than climate change, was the…
New fossil discoveries at South Africa’s Kromdraai site offer groundbreaking insights into the ancient ecosystems…
Ancient snakes have been unearthed, shedding light on the continent’s slithering past. A newly discovered…
The discovery of the burrowing dinosaur, Fona herzogae, from the mid-Cretaceous period reveals a complex…
A newly discovered Triassic crocodile relative demonstrates that pseudosuchian archosaurs inhabited global coastal areas, significantly…
Located at Fuente Nueva-3, this Early Pleistocene archaeological site hosts some of the oldest traces…
Recent findings from the University of Bristol reveal that ammonites, ancient marine mollusks, were not…