Fossils - Page 29

February 1, 2017

This bag-like thing is your ancestor

Our very primitive beginnings look to have been very primitive indeed.

January 27, 2017

Scientists discover 'alien' insect in amber from 100 million years ago

The alien-looking insect, which had a bizarre head and long thin legs, likely crawled around on trees.

January 23, 2017

Stunning fossil discovery: Giant otter was size of wolf

Millions of years ago, a wolf-sized otter swam around ancient swampy China, scientists have discovered.

January 13, 2017

Tomb discovery: Headless crocodiles shock experts

The Egyptian discoveries include a plethora of human remains, numerous sheep or goats with puncture marks in the skulls, a cat, and even two headless crocodiles.

January 12, 2017

Pile of skeletons found inside 2,400-year-old tomb in Iraq

A 2,400-year-old tomb filled with the skeletons of at least six people has been discovered in northern Iraq.

January 11, 2017

Bones unearthed near ancient city of Troy yield clues of deadly infection

The ancient skeleton of a woman who lived near the storied city of Troy has given up the secrets of what killed her.

December 19, 2016

Remains of a rare 3-million-year-old creature found in eastern Argentina

The animal, a mammal, has been described as a mix of a horse and an elephant.

December 19, 2016

Giant megalodon shark teeth may have inspired Mayan monster myths

Giant fossilized teeth from extinct megalodon sharks may have inspired portrayals of a primordial sea monster in Mesoamerican creation myths, according to a new study of the concepts of sharks in ancient Mayan society.

December 7, 2016

Mammoth fossils found at site of LA subway dig

Fossils from giant, ice age-beasts were uncovered while workers were digging an extension to the Los Angeles subway system.

December 1, 2016

Human ancestor Lucy was avid tree-climber, her bones reveal

Lucy’s tree-climbing activities can be read in her bones, according to a new study that used computed tomography scans of her skeletal remains to learn more about her ancient behavior.