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Research reveals that during the Late Cretaceous, the region now known as Presidente Prudente served as a nursery for crocodilians, with significant fossil findings.

Study of gemstones containing various organisms reveals interactions between different species from the past.

The article discusses the discovery of Carbon-14 by Martin Kamen on February 27, 1940, which revolutionized various fields by allowing precise dating of materials, while also recounting an interesting yet unfortunate incident concerning Kamen's arrest on the same day.

The first pelycosaur fossils in South America have been found in Piauí, Brazil, dated to approximately 280 million years ago.

Palaeontologists are excited about a 21-million-year-old whale fossil found in Victoria, which could provide insights into the evolution of whales.

A new species of small dinosaur, nicknamed Alna, has been discovered in South America, weighing only 0.7 kilos and showcasing remarkably preserved skeletal features.

A newly discovered fossil in Argentina identifies Alnashetri cerropoliciensis as potentially the smallest South American dinosaur, weighing less than 1 kg.

Rare fossils repatriated from Europe and Argentina have arrived in Cariri, Ceará, Brazil, significantly enhancing the paleontological heritage of the region.

Researchers have identified an extinct manatee species named Salwasiren qatarensis, discovered from fossil remains in Qatar, which significantly influenced its marine ecosystem 21 million years ago.

The Federal Institute of Maranhão (IFMA) in Codó has established a museum featuring 158 specimens of rocks, minerals, and fossils, collected over 15 years by professor Aciel Tavares Ribeiro.

A paleontologist has uncovered a significant Ice Age bone in a river in Missouri, indicating the presence of a large mammal, likely a Columbian mammoth.

Scientists use fossilized bones as a 'geometric map' to reconstruct the size, balance, and motion of ancient dinosaurs, rather than merely imagining their appearance.

New research on ancient fossils in Western Australia reveals the existence of two distinct species of marine temnospondyl predators, challenging previous assumptions of a single species.

A new type of aquatic dinosaur remains have been discovered in the Sahara desert, far from the nearest coast.

The newly established Kočka protected area in Brdy is rich in Paleozoic fossils.

Recent studies identify 400 million-year-old Protota xites as a new form of life, different from previously held beliefs of them being ancient plants or fungi.

Greenland, increasingly coveted by the Trump administration, offers a rich geological history crucial for understanding Earth's origins.

Saltwick Bay, near Whitby, is a scenic beach known for its fossils and shipwrecks, making it a historical and picturesque destination.

A new species of dinosaur, Spinosaurus mirabilis, has been discovered in the Niger desert, shedding light on the history of fish-eating dinosaurs.

The Spinosaurus, one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs, faces a scientific debate regarding its hunting behavior—whether it actively hunted in water or merely lurked by the shores.

A remarkable Spinosaurus skull has been discovered in the Sahara Desert, featuring a powerful and majestic crest never before seen in this type of dinosaur.

A 307-million-year-old skull discovery suggests that land vertebrates had a more varied diet than previously thought, reflecting adaptations to changing climate conditions.

A British woman discovered a fossil resembling a smile while walking on Holy Island of Lindisfarne, raising interest from fossil identification enthusiasts online.

A Manitoba researcher assists in identifying possibly the oldest fossilized vomit, shedding light on ancient predator-prey relationships.

An analysis of fossils suggests that what were thought to be tigers in Japan were actually cave lions.

Scientists uncover an exceptional fossil record from about a million years ago in a New Zealand cave, revealing insights into an ancient animal community.

Eighty-three fossilized eggs of crocodile ancestors were found near Presidente Prudente in São Paulo.

Authorities in Costa Rica have confirmed the discovery of giant sloth and mastodon fossils, dating back to the Pleistocene megafauna, with a total of 49 pieces recovered.

A federal court in Brazil has ordered the immediate suspension of urban development and illegal occupations in an environmentally protected area in Duque Bacelar due to threats to fossil sites.

Researchers in Arkansas have uncovered remarkably well-preserved shark fossils from 326 million years ago due to unique geological conditions.

Italian climbers have accidentally discovered a prehistoric stampede of sea turtles dating back 80 million years in Italy's Cònero Regional Park.

Scientists in Neuquén have uncovered fossils that may change the understanding of South American armored dinosaurs, showing unique traits distinct from other regions.

France is set to unveil its new energy roadmap, detailing its energy consumption and sources for the next decade.

The paleontology laboratory at the Federal University of Acre reopens its fossil exhibition for public viewing after nearly two years of closure, allowing individuals and groups to explore the region's prehistoric fauna.

Fossils of a 307-million-year-old animal identified as one of the Earth's earliest herbivores suggest complex plant-eating adaptations arose shortly after land migration.

Over 60 dinosaur bones have been found during a fossil dig in the Bass Coast region of Victoria, Australia.

Citizen scientists are participating in the excavation of a 100-million-year-old ichthyosaur fossil in Winton, Queensland, with hopes of displaying it at a local museum.

Dr. Peter Trusler's illustrations of prehistoric fossils from Kangaroo Island have inspired a new series of stamps titled 'Creatures of the Palaeozoic' by Australia Post.

Scientists have developed an AI method that aids in determining the dinosaur species responsible for various footprints based on eight different characteristics.

Lazarus Kgasi, a Black fossil digger, gains prominence in the predominantly white field of paleontology while exploring the Cradle of Humankind in South Africa.

Researchers have discovered a new species of small herbivorous dinosaur named Foskeia pelendonum from fossils found in Burgos, Spain.

An international team of scientists discovered microscopic structures in ancient seabed sediments that resemble a complex internal compass, indicating that animals sensed Earth's magnetic field and learned to navigate with it nearly 100 million years ago.

A new Chinese fossil site reveals life forms from 512 million years ago, during the recovery of the biosphere from the first mass extinction of animals.

A study has documented a herd of 'Foskeia pelendonum', the world's smallest dinosaur measuring less than half a meter tall, found in Burgos, Spain.

The Archaeological and Paleontological Collective of Salas (CAS) has discovered approximately 800 bones belonging to six individuals of the world's smallest dinosaur, Foskeia pelendonum, near Villanueva de Carazo in Burgos.

A new species of tiny dinosaurs, Foskeia pelendonum, has been discovered in Spain, providing new insights into the evolution of ornithopod dinosaurs.

A tiny 125-million-year-old ornithopod, measuring half a meter in length, identified as the smallest dinosaur in the world, has been found in the paleontological sites of Sierra de la Demanda in northern Spain, and is considered a primitive link in the evolution of rhabdodontids.

The article discusses the bizarre yet fascinating story of the marine dinosaur fossil named Mauriciosaurus fernandezi, named after the late Mexican politician Mauricio Fernández Garza.

The article discusses the Hyracotherium, an ancient species once thought to be a horse, highlighting its significant differences and evolutionary history.

New evidence confirms the presence of ceratopsians in late Cretaceous Europe, challenging previous identifications and altering the perception of their geographical distribution.