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The Tyrannosaurus rex has a big reputation for its puny little arms, but as paleontologists dig up more of its family members, the species is grappling with some competition.
In an arm wrestle with a newly found abelisaurid, the T. rex could have actually come out on top. Its stubby, weak upper limbs likely look practically buff next to those of Koleken inakayali – a carnivorous, bipedal  dinosaur whose bones were recently found preserved in Patagonia.

In its official scientific debut, the species is described as a unique abelisaurid that looks most similar to Argentina's famous Carnotaurus, or "meat-eating bull" –...

Newly Found Dinosaur Seems to Have Had Arms Even Smaller Than T. Rex

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Fossils show the “beautiful feathered tyrant” was big and fuzzy 125 million years ago.

The Largest Feathered Dinosaur Was A 9-Meter-Long Bipedal Predator

A brand new species of ceratops, or horned dinosaur, was recently discovered in northern Montana. This discovery was published in the journal PeerJ last week. The dinosaur is called Lokiceratops rangiformis, after the Norse god Loki, and is believed to have lived roughly eighty million years ago. Researchers named it so for two reasons:

Named after the Norse god Loki, meet Lokiceratops, a new horned dinosaur species

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 A 43-year-old Australian avocado farmer found the fossilized remains of a pterosaur in the Australian outback that scientists now say is a new species of the prehistoric flying reptile which lived alongside the dinosaurs.Kevin Peterson, who reportedly also works as a curator at the Kronosaurus Korner Museum in Richmond, Australia, first discovered bones of the reptile in 2021. Paleontologists announced on Wednesday that the bones found in central Queensland were from a previously unknown species of pterosaur, a giant winged reptile that lived 100 million years ago.Mr Petersen, who has a deep interest in paleontology, found the bones while...

Avocado farmer’s discovery in Australian outback is new species of pterosaur, scientists say

BRISTOL, United Kingdom — For years, paleontologists thought dinosaurs roamed the Earth, inhabiting every area except for what is now modern-day Wales. Instead, this part of the United Kingdom has been known as the land of dragons, with the fictional red dragon even standing as a symbol of pride on the Welsh flag. However, a new study has found that one of these creatures may have actually existed in this region.

Dinosaur fossil discovered in ‘land of dragons’ rewrites Welsh history

Important scientific discoveries often come from the most unassuming sources. Such is the case with a modest, 6-centimeter-wide fossil of bone and teeth discovered on a Texas beach that belonged to a prehistoric large cat. Initially, this fossil might not catch the eye, looking more like a nondescript, lumpy rock...

"Ugly" fossil find reveals secrets of large prehistoric cats

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Since our planet’s living conditions changed throughout existence, living animals adapted to this change or went extinct. Some animals have managed to adapt for millions of years and still exist today. What are the 13 oldest animal species still living on Earth? 13 Oldest Living Animals on Earth These are 13 of the oldest animal […]

The 13 Oldest Animal Species Still Living on Earth in 2024

If you've ever visited the fossil gallery of a natural history museum—or its gift shop, for that matter—you've probably seen the armored body remains (or exoskeletons) of an extinct group of animals called trilobites. These ancient marine arthropods lived in the world's oceans from 521 million to 252 million years ago.

A 'trilobite Pompeii': Perfectly preserved fossils of ancient sea critters found buried in volcanic ash

Researchers have identified a new snake species in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia. Named Rhynchocalamus hejazicus, this small snake is notable for its black collar and reddish coloration, which sets it apart from its closest relatives. Additionally, a uniformly black variant of the species, known as the ‘melanistic morphotype,’ has been discovered. Rhynchocalamus hejazicus is prevalent throughout a large area, bridging the distribution gap between the Levant and the coastal regions of Yemen and Oman for the Rhynchocalamus genus.

Mysterious New Snake Species Discovered in Saudi Arabia

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Scientists used 3D imaging to reconstruct the anatomy of Cambrian trilobites discovered buried under layers of volcanic ash.

Stunning 3D images show anatomy of 500 million-year-old Cambrian trilobites entombed in volcanic ash

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Have you ever met someone who is wise beyond their age? Such people are often referred to as old souls. They understand life and the world better than many zodiac signs. A soul’s age doesn’t necessarily match a person’s actual age. Instead, it advances based on the life experiences someone has.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Old Souls

Genyornis newtoni was six feet tall, weighed up to 500 pounds, and used its goose-like beak to eat aquatic plants 45,000 years ago. For more than a century, researchers have struggled to find a complete skeleton of Genyornis newtoni, a prehistoric flightless bird that roamed the wilds of Australia more than 45,000 years ago.

Paleontologists In Australia Unearth The Most Complete Fossil Of The Prehistoric ‘Thunder Bird’ Ever Discovered

Earth’s history is filled with marvelous creatures, some of which still leave experts baffled today, such as pseudosuchians. An example of one such creature is the new predatory reptile species discovered recently, located in the heart of Brazil, making a noteworthy addition to the tales of the Triassic period.

Ancient crocodile-like reptile discovered in Brazil

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The San Diego Zoo excitedly welcomed an adorable baby Baird’s tapir this month—bolstering an endangered species that faces multiple challenges in the wild. The female calf and her mother named Luna can now be seen bonding at the zoo’s elephant compound, sharing space with the capybaras. Tapir...

Endangered Baird’s Tapir Calf Born at San Diego Zoo Delights Visitors (LOOK)

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Researchers have described some of the best-preserved three-dimensional trilobite fossils ever discovered. The fossils, which are more than 500 million years old, were collected in the High Atlas of Morocco and are being referred to by scientists as "Pompeii" trilobites due to their remarkable preservation in ash. The paper, "Rapid...

Most pristine trilobite fossils ever found shake up scientific understanding of the long extinct group

The US Sun

A NEW species of Pterosaur - a giant, flying, carnivorous reptile - has been discovered in the Australian outback. Kevin Peterson, who has a deep interest in paleontology, found the bones in 2021 while hunting for gold. The fossilised remains reveal a "fearsome" reptilian beast with an enormous 15ft wingspan,...

New species of ‘fearsome’ prehistoric flying reptile unearthed with wings as big as an entire giraffe

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This post contains AI-generated content or images. Throughout human history, every culture has spun and shared its own religious history. These include tales of giants, demigods, and other extraordinary beings. One of the most interesting yet controversial stories comes from the ancient texts of the Hebrew Bible, concerning the Nephilims - a culture or race of giants that are supposedly the children of an angelic male and human female.

Did Angel-Human Hybrids Breed a Race Known as Nephilim?

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A Los Angeles man was overwhelmed with emotion after hearing voices clearly for the first time, thanks to a cochlear implant. Aric Hoffmann has lived with hearing impairment since he was a boy, after contracting meningitis when he was just six months old. Up until now, the 28-year-old had to...

28-Year-old Man is Overwhelmed With Emotion After Hearing for the First Time–Watch

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Musankwa is only the fourth dinosaur to be named from Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe’s new dinosaur discovery: inside the find

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Giant New Species of Dinosaur Named Loki-ceratops for Horns That Look Like the Norse God

A remarkable new genus of giant horned dinosaur has been unveiled at the Natural History Museum of Utah. First discovered in the badlands of northern Montana...

Giant New Species of Dinosaur Named Loki-ceratops for Horns That Look Like the Norse God

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