Tag: palaeontology

May 17, 2025 at 3:48 pm

403-Million-Year-Old Fossils Have Been Named ‘Punk’ And ‘Emo’ And It’s Easy To See Why

Silhouette of a man with a microphone

Their discovery has ultimately changed everything we know about the evolution of their species.

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April 29, 2025 at 9:48 am

Astonishing Fossilization Process Has Preserved Microscopic Feather And Eyelid Details Of A 30,000 Year Old Vulture

Feather Details Of Vulture Feather

Zeolite deposits can preserve fossils at a level of detail never seen before.

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April 26, 2025 at 12:55 pm

Buried For 15 Million Years, This Fossilized Freshwater Fish Has Been Waiting To Show Researchers Its Colorful Scales And What It Had For Lunch

Fossilised remains of a small freshwater fish

After lying fossilized in the rock for 15 million years, this little fish is crucial.

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April 13, 2025 at 3:49 pm

Comprehensive Mammal Database Explains Why They Don’t Grow To The Size Of Dinosaurs

A toy dinosaur on tree bark

We’re not going to be confronted by an airplane-sized terrestrial mammal any time soon.

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April 13, 2025 at 12:55 pm

Were Dinosaurs Big Birds, Or Are Birds Mini Dinosaurs? Palaeontologists Deep-Dive Into The Evolution Of Feathers To Find The Answer.

A close-up of a shoebill

You are fully permitted to imagine a T-Rex with a full coat of feathers.

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April 12, 2025 at 3:49 pm

Fossil Hunters Unearth A Trove Of Animal Remains, And Now Scientists Have Answers To Some Of Evolution’s Trickiest Questions

A fossilised tapir skull

Fossil collections at the site are ongoing.

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