Mass extinction triggered age of the dinosaurs
Apr 16, 2018A new study has revealed that a devastating event may have been responsible for the dinosaurs' dominance.
Eyebrows give us an evolutionary advantage
Apr 11, 2018Anthropologists have been investigating the origins, evolution and purpose of the humble eyebrow.
Prehistoric 'sea monster' was truly gigantic
Apr 10, 2018Scientists have found the fossil remains of an ichthyosaur that was almost the size of a blue whale.
Prehistoric monitor lizard had four eyes
Apr 3, 2018A new fossil analysis has revealed that one particular species of lizard had extra eyes on the top of its head.
Young T. rex is '1-in-100-million' discovery
Mar 31, 2018Palaeontologists have unearthed the well-preserved remains of a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex in Montana.
Giant prehistoric lion was as tall as a man
Mar 26, 2018Fossil hunters have discovered the skull of a huge prehistoric lion that roamed Africa 200,000 years ago.
Did Triceratops use its horns to attract a mate ?
Mar 21, 2018Scientists believe that dinosaurs like Triceratops may have used their horns to impress potential partners.
Archaeopteryx likely flew in short bursts
Mar 13, 2018A new study has determined that this ancient winged reptile could only fly over short distances.
Neanderthals created oldest known cave art
Feb 23, 2018A new study has found that Neanderthals, not humans, created the world's oldest known cave paintings.
Land plants arrived much earlier than thought
Feb 20, 2018It is believed that plants first arose on land 100 million years earlier than previous studies had suggested.
Early human hunting linked to drawing ability
Feb 11, 2018The way our ancestors hunted prey may have given them a significant advantage over the Neanderthals.
Were dinosaurs a victim of their own success?
Feb 7, 2018The dinosaurs' total domination of our planet may have played a major role in their eventual demise.
Spider with a tail found preserved in amber
Feb 5, 2018Scientists have identified a species of long-tailed proto-spider dating back over 100 million years.
Dinosaur tracks found outside NASA Goddard
VIDEO Feb 1, 2018100 million-year-old dinosaur and mammal tracks have been found at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Oldest human fossil outside Africa discovered
VIDEO Jan 26, 2018A prehistoric jawbone unearthed in Israel's Misliya Cave is believed to date back up to 200,000 years.
Oolitic limestone is full of tiny fossils
Jan 21, 2018Many of today's major buildings were constructed using a material that is filled with tiny prehistoric fossils.
Ancient butterflies existed before flowers
Jan 14, 2018A fascinating discovery has called in to question everything we know about the evolution of butterflies.
Giant extinct bat unearthed in New Zealand
Jan 11, 2018The giant burrowing bat not only flew, but also scurried around on the forest floor looking for food.
Haul of dinosaur eggs unearthed in China
Jan 2, 2018The incredibly well-preserved fossil eggs were found by accident during excavations on Christmas Day.
Plesiosaur fossil discovered in Antarctica
VIDEO Dec 23, 2017Dating back 150 million years, this prehistoric reptile is the oldest creature ever found in the region.
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