Fossils - Page 49

October 21, 2015

Ancient 4-eyed, mega-clawed creature had spider brain

The discovery of a fossilized brain in the preserved remains of an extinct "mega-clawed" creature has revealed an ancient nervous system that is remarkably similar to that of modern-day spiders and scorpions, according to a new study

October 21, 2015

Ancient 'sea monster' swam like a shark

A massive marine lizard may have swum like a shark, new research suggests.

October 21, 2015

New database offers 3D view of thousands of fossils

The British Geological Service has created a new database that contains thousands of fossils as well as 3D models of fossils that can be rotated and enlarged in an interactive display case for your viewing pleasure.

October 21, 2015

First fossil whale poop pops up in Italy

Clumps of squid beaks sticking out of clay in Italy's Umbrian badlands may be the first fossilized ambergris, or whale poo, ever found.

October 21, 2015

Mysterious 'chewing machine' mammal lived among dinosaurs

Dinosaurs that lumbered around the ancient supercontinent Gondwana had a warm-blooded neighbor a "chewing machine" with big eyes, excellent hearing and an acute sense of smell, according to a new study

October 21, 2015

Newfound South American predator snacked on little dinosaurs

A puma-sized predatory dinosaur that may have snacked on its smaller cousins while stomping about an ancient rift valley dotted with erupting volcanoes has been discovered in Venezuela.

October 21, 2015

Nest of young dinosaurs with 'babysitter' discovered

A nest of baby dinosaurs with what might have been a juvenile babysitter sitting atop them has been discovered in China, researchers say.

October 21, 2015

Bizarre Jurassic parasite sported sucker on its body

The fossil of a wild-looking parasite with a tiny head and whose midbody evolution transformed into a sucking plate, has been discovered in what is now northeastern China.

October 21, 2015

Oldest animal-built reef discovered in Namibia

An ancient reef that once teemed with primitive sea life has been unearthed in Africa

October 21, 2015

Amateur fossil hunter accidentally discovers bone of prehistoric sea giant

At first, Gregory Harpel thought the dark-brown object he found was just a stone.