Prehistory
Hatzegopteryx: a giant flyer with an unusually strong neck
Hatzegopteryx had a more heavily built neck than many related pterosaurs. Researchers think that strength may have helped...
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Prehistory
Pteranodon: the toothless flying reptile above an ancient sea
Pteranodon flew over a sea that once crossed North America. Its toothless beak and skin wings belonged to...
Prehistory
Dunkleosteus: why a famous giant fish may have been shorter
A study in 2023 proposed a shorter body for Dunkleosteus than many older reconstructions. Its preserved head is...
Prehistory
Megalodon: why so much of its story comes from teeth
Megalodon left huge teeth across the fossil record. Its softer skeleton was less likely to survive, which makes...
Prehistory
Earth’s Prehistoric Timeline Explained
A simple guide to the biggest parts of Earth’s 4.5-billion-year history.
Prehistory
How Triceratops Used Built-In Brain Coolers to Survive Extreme Exertion
Recent discoveries reveal that the giant nasal passages of the Triceratops were highly evolved thermal radiators designed to...
Prehistory
The Hell Heron of Niger: Discovering Spinosaurus mirabilis
Paleontologists have revealed Spinosaurus mirabilis, a new species from Niger featuring a scimitar-shaped crest and a specialized fish-trap...
Prehistory
What Did Parasaurolophus Sound Like? Scientists Recreate a Dinosaur’s Voice
Using CT scans and digital airflow simulations, scientists have begun recreating the sounds of Parasaurolophus. Its iconic crest...
Prehistory
Did Mosasaurs Hunt in Rivers? New Evidence Challenges What We Thought We Knew
New fossil evidence suggests that some mosasaurs may not have been limited to the open ocean. Chemical analysis...