In the scorching deserts of Namibia, an international team of scientists came across an exciting (and monstrous) discovery that’s shaking up our understanding of early vertebrate evolution. After three years of painstaking research, they’ve unearthed the fossilized remains of a colossal creature that once ruled ancient swamps and lakes – a fearsome predator that existed long before the age of dinosaurs.

Discovery of swamp monster that predates dinosaurs rewrites evolutionary history

An almost complete skeleton of a Cretaceous shark has been uncovered in Mexico. The find sheds light on what the prehistoric relative of the great white looked like.

Fossil of an ancient shark that swam in the age of dinosaurs solves centuries-long mystery

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Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived. The animal, researchers say, is roughly 272-million-year-old.The findings were published Wednesday in the journal Nature. The researchers dubbed the species Gaiasia jennyae, an hommage to Gai-as Formation in Namibia, where the fossil was found, and to Jenny Clack, a paleontologist who studied how vertebrates moved from water to land."Gaiasia jennyae was considerably larger than a person, and it probably hung out near the bottom of swamps and lakes," said Jason Pardo, an NSF postdoctoral fellow at the Field Museum in...

Giant creature with fangs was around long before dinosaurs, research reveals

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Yep, that's right, some dinosaurs did life below the surface.

99-Million-Year-Old Fossils Reveal This Dog-Sized Dinosaur Burrowed Underground

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

After three years of meticulous research, an international team of researchers has discovered a fossilized giant basal tetrapod in Namibia’s arid region. Basal tetrapods are early four-legged vertebrates that lived during the crucial transition from water to land. This three-meter-long skeleton, found in the Ugab River valley, is the...

Giant swamp creature found in Namibia was an ambush predator

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I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

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Dinosaurs were giant, toothy reptilian creatures that wandered the Earth for millions of years, constantly searching for food and defending their territories. They roamed the world during the Mesozoic, a geological period from 252 million to 66 million years ago.  But what lived before the dinosaurs? Surprisingly, Earth’s creatures were highly diverse during the Carboniferous […]

9 Massive Prehistoric Animals That Lived Before Dinosaurs

SNOWFLAKE, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News)– Around 240 million years ago, groups of giant lizard-like animals that predated the dinosaurs walked across Arizona. Today, their journey and their footsteps are fossilized near the town of Snowflake in eastern Arizona – surprising one retiree when he discovered them on his property.

Man finds hundreds of tracks that predate dinosaurs on his property

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The frozen continent of Antarctica is, paradoxically, a hotbed of volcanic activity.The ice-capped region is home to some 138 volcanoes nestled beneath the snow, 91 of which were discovered as recently as 2017.Whilst most of them are considered dormant or possibly extinct, three have erupted in recent history according to the Smithsonian Institution’s Global Volcanism Program: Penguin Island in 1905; Deception Island in 1970, and Mount Erebus in 1972.The latter of these is arguably Antarctica’s most famous – winning the titles of tallest active volcano on the continent – with its summit standing at 12,448 feet (3,794 metres) – and...

Volcano in Antarctica spews out $6,000-worth of gold each day

With lengthy fangs and a massive skull, a giant salamander-like creature was likely the terror of polar swamps 40 million years before the dinosaurs appeared.

Ancient swamp creature with a toilet seat-shaped head was a top predator before the dinosaurs

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Archaeologists have recently discovered a prehistoric human skeleton in the Valley of Mexico dating back at least 10,000 years, making it the oldest specimen from the region. Knewz.com has learned that the discovery was made during the construction of Felipe Ángeles International Airport. Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have named […]

10,000-Year-Old Prehistoric Skeleton Deemed the Oldest Specimen Discovered in Mexico

This week, unravel the lives of an extinct human species, discover the oldest known narrative art, learn why Earth’s core is slowing, see operating ants, and more.

Rare fossil discovery sheds light on lives of mysterious human species

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Archaeologists are approaching the bottom of their current excavation at Sunrise, Wyoming, a former company mining town that has become a remarkable Paleoindian archaeological site, RadarOnline.com has learned.Sunrise is notable for housing one of the largest red ochre mines in North America and some of the continent's oldest Paleoindian artifacts, some dating back 14,000 years, predating the Clovis culture, which thrived between 13,050 to 12,750 years ago, the Cowboy State Daily reported.This challenges the long-held belief that Clovis man represents the oldest prehistoric human culture in North America.The discovery of such ancient artifacts at Sunrise positions it among a select...

Mine Marvel: 14,000-Year-Old Artifacts Considered Some of Earth's Oldest Prehistoric Treasures Uncovered in Wyoming

"It has these huge fangs, the whole front of the mouth is just giant teeth.”

Giant Ancient Swamp Creature From Lost Supercontinent Of Gondwana Discovered

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For more than 70 years the Seafair Pirates have kicked off summer’s Seafair festivities, and it’s that time again!. The pirates will land at 1:00 pm at Alki Beach Park (2701 Alki Ave. SW) in their annual attempt to steal the key to the city.

The Seafair Pirates Land on Saturday

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When you think about sunken cities, your mind probably jumps right to Atlantis, that super-advanced island nation mentioned in Plato’s works that became really wicked and hedonistic and was eventually relegated to the bottom of the ocean after getting hit with some earthquakes. Unfortunately for conspiracy theorists and fans...

9 Real-Life Sunken Cities

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

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A newly discovered dinosaur may have spent part of its life underground

A new dinosaur discovery just hit the paleontology block — and this one was a burrower. Found in Utah by North Carolina State University researchers and...

A newly discovered dinosaur may have spent part of its life underground

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