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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

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It lurked in swampy waters 300 million years ago.
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‘Toilet seat head’ top predator on Earth 40 million years before dinosaurs

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 paleontologists, the Fona herzogae was a small-framed, plant-eating dinosaur that lived in the Cenomanian age — about 100-66 million years ago. “If...

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

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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

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Brigid Pfeifer

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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A giant creature with a "toilet seat-shaped" head and huge fangs was a top predator 40 million years before the first dinosaurs evolved, new research reveals.The skull alone of Gaiasia jennyae was over 2ft long, say scientists.The salamander-like animal lived in swampy waters 300 million years ago with its jaws wide open, preparing to clamp down its interlocking jaws on any unsuspecting prey unwise enough to swim past. Study co-lead author Dr Jason Pardo, of the Field Museum in Chicago, USA, said: “Gaiasia jennyae was considerably larger than a person, and it probably hung out near the bottom of swamps...

Scientists discover huge creature with toilet seat-shaped head was top predator before dinosaurs

High up on the Tibetan Plateau, inside the Baishiya Karst Cave, unfolds a fascinating ancient human survival story. A recent study reveals that the Denisovans, an extinct human species, called this place home for countless millennia. Other than their notable genetic contributions to modern humans, very little is known about...

Mysterious Denisovan species of humans lived undisturbed in the mountains for 160,000 years

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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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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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Around a million years ago, in what is now Spain, tusks and bones were buried in a deadly quicksand trap, revealing a remarkable tale of early human survival, fierce beasts, and natural hazards. This ancient site became a converging point for the earliest European humans and scavenging hyenas. Drawn by...

Mammoth remains found in deadly quicksand trap

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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

Cut marks found on giant armadillo fossils suggest the presence of early humans in what’s now Argentina more than 20,000 years ago — far earlier than once thought.

Giant armadillo fossil reveals humans were in South America a surprisingly long time ago

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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"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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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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In Oregon, fossils are like gold and jewels hidden like a treasure chest. The land in Oregon has ancient fossils that can be found in everything from tiny plants and sea creatures to giant mammals that look like they belong in a fairy book. These aren’t only fascinating because they’re...

Our 56 Favorite Areas To Find Fossils in Oregon in 2024

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

The Tyrannosaurus Rex is one of the greatest prehistoric terrors. It is so frightening and violent that it has become a fixed icon in the social imagination. It has even achieved Hollywood star status through the Jurassic Park film series. As terrifying as this land dinosaur is, can you imagine if such a beast could […]

Meet the Spinosaurus – One of The Largest Carnivorous Dinosaur in History (Bigger than a T-Rex!)

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New Dog-Sized Dinosaur Fona Herzogae Unearthed In Utah’s Underground Ecosystem‌This Dog-sized Dinosaur Lived Underground 99 Million Years Ago‌

A new dog-sized dinosaur that lived underground 99 million years ago has been discovered. The species, dubbed Fona herzogae, inhabited what is now Utah in the...

New Dog-Sized Dinosaur Fona Herzogae Unearthed In Utah’s Underground Ecosystem‌This Dog-sized Dinosaur Lived Underground 99 Million Years Ago‌

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