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Fossils Reveal Evolution of Early Nervous Systems in Ecdysozoans
A study published in Science Advances has provided groundbreaking insights into the early evolution of nervous systems in ecdysozoans, the group that includes insects and nematodes. Fossils from the Cambrian Kuanchuanpu Formation showed that ancient organisms like Eopriapulites had a single ventral nerve cord, supporting its ancestral role. Researc...
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Human Hunting More Responsible for Kangaroo Extinction than Climate Change
A recent study of ancient kangaroo teeth contradicts previous beliefs that climate change caused their extinction. By examining the wear on teeth, researchers found that kangaroos had flexible diets, which made them resilient to climate shifts. This evidence suggests that human hunting activities, rather than dietary limitations, played a more sign...
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Meet Quaestio Simpsonorum: The Oldest Asymmetrical Animal Found in Australia
A recent study has identified Quaestio simpsonorum, a 555-million-year-old asymmetrical animal found in Australia’s Nilpena Ediacara National Park. This creature, which moved like a primitive vacuum cleaner, featured a unique backward question-mark shape on its back, representing a significant evolutionary development. Fossilised tracks suggest i...
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Fossils Of "Sea Phantom" Flying Reptile Found In Australia
Scientists have announced the discovery in the Australian state of Queensland of fossils of a creature which lived alongside the dinosaurs and various marine reptiles during the Cretaceous Period.
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Scientists Discover 240-Million-Year-Old "Chinese Dragon"
Scientists said the animal is similar to Tanystropheus hydroides, a marine reptile from the Middle Triassic period.
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"Largest" And "Best Preserved" Dinosaur Fossils Could Fetch $6 Million At Auction
The pteranodon lived in North America around 100.5 million years to 66 million years ago and it would hunt aquatic animals by "dipping or plunge diving" and would generally feed far from the coastline.
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'Oldest Animal' Fossil Found At Bhimbetka Is Actually A Beehive, Claim Indian Scientists
The "fossil," which attracted a lot of interest and was covered by international media, turned out to be something entirely different.
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Rock Or Alligator? Viral Video Stuns Internet
Whether this is an animal or a rock formation is unclear from the video, but social media users are incredibly perplexed about it.
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Scientists Discover 'World's Oldest Meal', Give Clues About Our Animal Ancestors
The scientists analysed ancient fossils containing preserved phytosterol molecules - natural chemical products found in plants - that remained from the animals' last meal.
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Half-A-Billion-Year-Old Fossilised Brain of Sea Creature Sparks Debate On Evolution Of Brain
A new study provides detailed description of Cardiodictyon catenulum, a wormlike animal preserved in rocks in China's southern Yunnan province.
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First Mass Extinction Of Animals Took Place 550 Million Years Ago: Study
Scott Evans, a postdoctoral researcher at Virginia Tech College of Science, compiled data on rare Ediacaran-era fossils of squishier animals from around the world.
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Scientists Find Fossil Of Prehistoric Bear-Dog That Lived In France 12 Million Years Ago
Scientists said the jawbone they found had a unique lower premolar, suggesting it belonged to a genus of the predator species never seen before.
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Bones of 'New Type of Early Human' Found in Israel, May Shed New Light on Human Evolution
Bones belonging to a "new type of early human" previously unknown to science have been found in Israel, researchers said, claiming to have shed new light on human evolution.
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Fossils Of Dinosaurs That Lived 140 Million Years Ago Found In Argentina
Scientists have unearthed in Argentina's Patagonian wilderness fossils of what may be the oldest-known member of the dinosaur group known as titanosaurs that includes the largest land animals in Earth's history.
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80 Million-Year-Old Fossil Embryo "Small Giant" Packs Surprises About Big Dinosaur
The skull of a dinosaur embryo from Argentina is providing surprising details about baby facial features present in one species from an important dinosaur group called titanosaurs that included the largest land animals that have ever lived on Earth.
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Fossils Reveal Evolution of Early Nervous Systems in Ecdysozoans
A study published in Science Advances has provided groundbreaking insights into the early evolution of nervous systems in ecdysozoans, the group that includes insects and nematodes. Fossils from the Cambrian Kuanchuanpu Formation showed that ancient organisms like Eopriapulites had a single ventral nerve cord, supporting its ancestral role. Researc...
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Human Hunting More Responsible for Kangaroo Extinction than Climate Change
A recent study of ancient kangaroo teeth contradicts previous beliefs that climate change caused their extinction. By examining the wear on teeth, researchers found that kangaroos had flexible diets, which made them resilient to climate shifts. This evidence suggests that human hunting activities, rather than dietary limitations, played a more sign...
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Meet Quaestio Simpsonorum: The Oldest Asymmetrical Animal Found in Australia
A recent study has identified Quaestio simpsonorum, a 555-million-year-old asymmetrical animal found in Australia’s Nilpena Ediacara National Park. This creature, which moved like a primitive vacuum cleaner, featured a unique backward question-mark shape on its back, representing a significant evolutionary development. Fossilised tracks suggest i...
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Fossils Of "Sea Phantom" Flying Reptile Found In Australia
Scientists have announced the discovery in the Australian state of Queensland of fossils of a creature which lived alongside the dinosaurs and various marine reptiles during the Cretaceous Period.
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Scientists Discover 240-Million-Year-Old "Chinese Dragon"
Scientists said the animal is similar to Tanystropheus hydroides, a marine reptile from the Middle Triassic period.
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"Largest" And "Best Preserved" Dinosaur Fossils Could Fetch $6 Million At Auction
The pteranodon lived in North America around 100.5 million years to 66 million years ago and it would hunt aquatic animals by "dipping or plunge diving" and would generally feed far from the coastline.
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'Oldest Animal' Fossil Found At Bhimbetka Is Actually A Beehive, Claim Indian Scientists
The "fossil," which attracted a lot of interest and was covered by international media, turned out to be something entirely different.
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Rock Or Alligator? Viral Video Stuns Internet
Whether this is an animal or a rock formation is unclear from the video, but social media users are incredibly perplexed about it.
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Scientists Discover 'World's Oldest Meal', Give Clues About Our Animal Ancestors
The scientists analysed ancient fossils containing preserved phytosterol molecules - natural chemical products found in plants - that remained from the animals' last meal.
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Half-A-Billion-Year-Old Fossilised Brain of Sea Creature Sparks Debate On Evolution Of Brain
A new study provides detailed description of Cardiodictyon catenulum, a wormlike animal preserved in rocks in China's southern Yunnan province.
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First Mass Extinction Of Animals Took Place 550 Million Years Ago: Study
Scott Evans, a postdoctoral researcher at Virginia Tech College of Science, compiled data on rare Ediacaran-era fossils of squishier animals from around the world.
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Scientists Find Fossil Of Prehistoric Bear-Dog That Lived In France 12 Million Years Ago
Scientists said the jawbone they found had a unique lower premolar, suggesting it belonged to a genus of the predator species never seen before.
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Bones of 'New Type of Early Human' Found in Israel, May Shed New Light on Human Evolution
Bones belonging to a "new type of early human" previously unknown to science have been found in Israel, researchers said, claiming to have shed new light on human evolution.
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Fossils Of Dinosaurs That Lived 140 Million Years Ago Found In Argentina
Scientists have unearthed in Argentina's Patagonian wilderness fossils of what may be the oldest-known member of the dinosaur group known as titanosaurs that includes the largest land animals in Earth's history.
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80 Million-Year-Old Fossil Embryo "Small Giant" Packs Surprises About Big Dinosaur
The skull of a dinosaur embryo from Argentina is providing surprising details about baby facial features present in one species from an important dinosaur group called titanosaurs that included the largest land animals that have ever lived on Earth.
