Rare 567‑million‑year‑old fossils refine our understanding of early animal evolution

From butterflies to blue whales, corals and worms, Earth is home to an incredible diversity of animals. How all of these ...
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Scientists found the oldest reptile embryos ever recorded hidden inside fossils for 280 million years

The discovery of 280-million-year-old reptile embryos in Brazil and Uruguay has provided paleontologists with the oldest ...
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Scientists discovered this massive 7,000-pound dinosaur fossil with skin still intact

A 66-million-year-old Edmontosaurus fossil with preserved skin has been discovered in the North Dakota Badlands by a team from Winona State University. Nicknamed “Medusa,” the specimen stands among ...
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Do Platypuses Have Teeth? Not Anymore, But An “Exceptionally Rare” Fossil Proves They Used To

“Platypuses are extremely rare in the fossil record and are often restricted to teeth, so it’s exciting to find new material ...
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Amateur fossil hunter uncovers rare chunk of world’s oldest sea crocodile

An amateur fossil hunter has found a rare fragment from the world's oldest marine crocodile during a guided walk along the Jurassic Coast. “It is a very, very rare find, and fossil collecting has been ...
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Texas researcher uncovers rare prehistoric fossil site in underwater cave

WASHINGTON — A paleontologist has uncovered a trove of ancient fossils inside a cave, a discovery that could reshape what scientists understand about prehistoric ecosystems in the region. John Moretti ...
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This Illinois Park Is One Of The Best Places To Search For Ancient Fossils

Crack open Illinois’ prehistoric past at this hidden fossil spot, where ordinary rocks can reveal 300-million-year-old ...