52-Million-year-old Fossils Reveal the First Primate-like Animals Known To Have Inhabited the Arctic

Medicine & Technology Jan 26, 2023

An analysis of fossils found in Canada suggests that the ancestors of monkeys and apes arrived in the Arctic during a time of warmer temperatures in the region. Read the article to learn more details.

Strange Death of Ancient Frogs in Prehistoric Swamp Solved, What Caused The Genocide?

Jul 06, 2022

An ancient swamp in Germany was filled with hundreds of fossilized frogs dating back 45 million years ago. Read more about the theories to why many frogs died on the site and the true reason behind this strange phenomenon.

34 Million Years of Ancient Mammal Migration May Help Solve the Long-Lasting Mystery of ‘Lost Continent’

Feb 26, 2022

Researchers describe in a new study a forgotten or lost continent. Discover how millions of years of ancient mammal migration may help solve this mystery.

Lost Eurasian Continent Led Asian Mammals to Colonize Europe Before the Grande Coupure

Feb 23, 2022

A landmass in Eurasia helped to scatter Asian mammals 40 million years ago before a major extinction event. Learn more about this hidden continent.

Did Humans Have Tails? Mysterious Genetic Mutation Allegedly Made It Disappear Based on 25-Million-Year-Old Fossil

Sep 24, 2021

A new study discovered the potential cause of why the human tails disapppeared.

New Whale Species Discovered in Egypt: 10-foot P. anubis Semi-Aquatic Walking Whale Lived as Top Predator 43 Million Years Ago

Aug 27, 2021

Paleontologists uncovered a 10-foot walking whale fossil from the Eocene epoch in Egypt, suggesting when whales evolved from semi-aquatic mammals to ocean dwellers.

Fossil of Prehistoric Frog-Legged Leaf Beetle Species Named After Natural Historian Sir David Attenborough

Aug 08, 2021

A new beetle was confirmed to be its own distinct frog-legged leaf beetle species and was named after Sir David Attenborough.

Venom Origin: Why Do Insects and Fishes Dominate Diversity in the Animal Kingdom?

Aug 06, 2021

In a recent study, venom was given recognition as a significant contributor to the great diversification of vertebrate and invertebrate species in the insect and fish groups.

Carbon Dioxide Decline 34 Million Years Ago Caused Earth's Drastic Climate Transition and Formation of Antarctica

Aug 03, 2021

In a recent paper, the atmopsheric carbon dioxide was theorized to be the main key to the drastic change of Earth's climate from greehnouse to icehouse condition.

Ancient Bird Species With Large Wingspans Once Thrived All Over the World

Oct 27, 2020

Scientists have discovered the largest ancient bird species from over 50 million years ago in the Antarctic. However, rare fossils of ancient birds raise the question if a larger species existed and is yet to be found.