Tag Archives: Prehistoric

A new fossil skull, dug out of purple siltstone in northern China, belongs to a creature that walked the planet about 259 million years ago. The animal was named Yinshanosaurus angustus, and the find helps fill a gap in the family tree of large plant‑eating reptiles that roamed just before the greatest die‑off in Earth’s history. Unearthing Yinshanosaurus angustus Dr. Jian …

In the remote, icy expanse of Antarctica, beneath layers of sediment untouched for millions of years, a fossil discovery has sent shockwaves through the scientific community. What was once thought to be an anomaly has now been identified as an extraordinary find, challenging long-held beliefs about ancient marine life and reproduction. This remarkable discovery could rewrite the history of prehistoric …