A new dinosaur species, Comptonatus chasei, discovered on the Isle of Wight, represents a major…
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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.
Recent findings from Cambrian-age trilobite fossils in Morocco, preserved in volcanic ash, have unveiled new…
A recent study utilized museum collections to chart global ammonite diversity prior to their complete…
Researchers have discovered exceptionally preserved “Pompeii” trilobite fossils in Morocco, providing new insights into the…
The newly discovered Lokiceratops rangiformis features distinctive horns and a caribou-like frill, representing a significant…
A new study refutes the theory that griffin myths were inspired by Protoceratops dinosaur fossils,…
Researchers have found the oldest Southern Hemisphere fossil of a nothosaur in New Zealand, dating…
The discovery of Parvosuchus aurelioi, a new species of ancient predatory reptile from the pseudosuchian…
The discovery of the late Ediacaran sponge, Helicolocellus, offers new insights into early sponge evolution,…
Scientists have reclassified a prehistoric marine reptile discovered in 1935 as one of the last…
Newly discovered Lokiceratops rangiformis is among the largest and most ornate horned dinosaur ever found,…
Australian researchers have discovered the oldest confirmed platypus specimen along with a new species they’ve…
LMU paleontologists have discovered a new genus of fossil goby, unveiling the evolutionary mysteries of…
The research offers new insights into the early evolution of animals. Researchers led by Shuhai…
A small, “ugly” fossil unearthed in Texas has been identified as a Homotherium, expanding our…
Advanced computer modeling reveals that sustained human hunting contributed to the woolly rhinoceros’s extinction by…
New research explores the unresolved mystery of the extinction of ancient North America’s megafauna, highlighting…
Paleontologists have discovered a massive Jurassic pterosaur in Oxfordshire, with an estimated wingspan of over…