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A remarkable discovery in England has sent ripples through the paleontological world. Unearthed from Triassic-aged rocks near Bristol, a tiny skeleton has been identified as belonging to a lizard that roamed the Earth an astonishing 205 million years ago. “This find is truly exceptional,” said Dr.Emily Carter, lead researcher on the project. “It provides us … Read more
A new player has emerged on the stage of human evolution, shaking up the established narrative. Researchers in China have unearthed the remains of a previously unknown human species, Homo juluensis, dating back approximately 200,000 years. This groundbreaking discovery, made at the Xujiayao site, challenges long-held assumptions about the complexity of human ancestry. What sets … Read more
Table of Contents 1 Ancient Fossils in the Yixian Formation 2 Why are fossils perfectly preserved? 2.1 Fossils from 125 million years ago 3 What unique insights into prehistoric life have been gained from the well-preserved dinosaur fossils found in the Yixian Formation? Jakarta – Dinosaurs and other ancient animals lived hundreds to hundreds of … Read more
Flying over the Bavarian landscape 147 million years ago, a pterosaur – with a wingspan of around two meters, a bony crest in front of its nose and a mouth full of sharp teeth – was looking for a berry or other tasty snack to eat. . Scientists have found a fossil skeleton of a … Read more
Jakarta – In the Miocene period 12 million years ago, ancient species of meat-eating birds dominated the land. This species was revealed as a result of the analysis of bird bone fossils found in the Tatacoa Desert, South America. How big is the bird? After analyzing bird foot fossils, scientists suspect that the bones belong … Read more
Jakarta – In a time when giant dinosaurs ruled the earth, imagine a small creature the size of a sparrow, running at incredible speed through a garden of prehistoric plants. Not only are his legs flexible, but his feathery wings also flap, helping him sprint like a super runner from the past! This is Dromaeosauriformipes … Read more
In addition to the names and characteristics of dinosaurs, there are many other interesting facts that you need to know: 1. Origin of the Name “Dinosaur” The word “dinosaur” was coined by Sir Richard Owen in 1842. The word comes from the Greek “deinos” meaning “terrible” or “very large”, and “sauros” meaning “lizard”. So, “dinosaur” … Read more
The history of cheese is ancient. Even mummies were buried with it. Now researchers have analyzed 3,500-year-old kefir chunks from China. It turns out that people back then had very similar intolerances as they do today. Kefir was produced in what is now China around 3,500 years ago. This is shown by the analysis of … Read more
During World War II, German submarines used a peculiarity of ocean physics to pass through the Strait of Gibraltar without being detected by the British: Those who wanted to enter the Mediterranean went up to the shallowest waters, turned off their engines and let themselves be carried by the current. Those who wanted to cross … Read more
The specimen’s penis surprised scientists. It lived approximately 425 million years ago during the Silurian period. Mariela de Diego 24/08/2024 14:00 4 min It is not common to find fossil remains that preserve their soft tissues. That’s why this case caught the attention of scientists. In 2003, paleontologists from the University of Leicester discovered an … Read more