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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prehistoric tunnels made by armadillos and giant sloths are discovered during work in SC

A surprising discovery of prehistoric tunnels in Lauro Müller, Brazil, revealed structures created by ancient animals during a road expansion.

Mar 22 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fossil reveals a very primitive form of amphibian that inhabited the Northeast 280 million years ago

Fossilized jaws discovered in northeastern Brazil represent a primitive amphibian species that lived during the Permian period.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Shells and mesosaurus indicate that the city in the middle of SC was covered by salt water 290 million years ago

Fossil evidence in Taió, Brazil, reveals that the area was once covered by saltwater 290 million years ago, despite its current inland location far from the coast.

Mar 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

This is how the ‘Prognathodon cipactli’, the marine monster from the dinosaur era discovered in Mexico, was

Fossil evidence reveals the existence of the Prognathodon cipactli, a six-meter-long marine predator that lived in the late Cretaceous period in what is now northeastern Mexico.

Mar 22 • 04:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Faster than Usain Bolt. The Tyrannosaurus rex was not a clumsy giant

The article discusses the speed and agility of the Tyrannosaurus rex, suggesting it was capable of surprising speeds similar to those of modern sprinters.

Mar 21 • 04:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Baby Dinosaur Dooly’ Resurrected with Fossil Discovery of New Species ‘Doolisaurus’

A new dinosaur species named ‘Doolisaurus hermini’ was discovered in South Korea, honoring the famous Korean cartoon character Dooly.

Mar 20 • 07:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New discovery changes Earth's history. "80% of species went extinct"

A recent discovery suggests that nearly 80% of life on Earth went extinct around 550 million years ago, reshaping our understanding of historical biotic crises.

Mar 17 • 17:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Paleontologists Uncover a New Spinosaurus Species By Following a Clue From a Decades-Old Book Into the Sahara Desert

Paleontologists have discovered a new species of Spinosaurus in the Sahara Desert, tracing its origins to a line in a decades-old book and a historical geological find.

Mar 17 • 07:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Scientists reconstruct dinosaur nest and discover curious detail about how eggs hatched

A study suggests that birds-like dinosaurs may have incubated their eggs differently compared to modern birds.

Mar 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Oviraptors did not incubate like today's birds: 'They made delicate nests and arranged the eggs orderly'

A recent study suggests that oviraptor dinosaurs from Asia may have used sunlight to incubate their eggs, contrary to previous beliefs about their behavior.

Mar 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Enormous ancestor of T-rex discovered in the USA

A large ancestor or close relative of the T-rex has been found in New Mexico, USA, surprising scientists with its size similarity.

Mar 15 • 18:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Giant crocodile hunted our most famous ancestor

Paleontologists have discovered a new species of giant prehistoric crocodile that likely weighed up to half a ton and terrorized the ancestors of humans in Africa over 3 million years ago.

Mar 15 • 07:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Grand T. Rex".. A 74-Million-Year-Old Bone Reveals a Legendary Monster

An international team of paleontologists has uncovered remains of a giant predatory dinosaur from the tyrannosaur family, dating back 74 million years in what is now the southwestern United States, potentially reshaping the understanding of the famous Tyrannosaurus rex.

Mar 15 • 07:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The ancestor of the crocodile walked on two legs. There is evidence

Researchers discovered evidence that a crocodile ancestor walked on two legs based on fossils found in Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park.

Mar 14 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New species of giant dinosaur discovered in Brazil linked to fossil from Spain

Brazilian scientists have identified a new species of giant dinosaur in Brazil that is related to a similar animal found in Spain, supporting evidence of land connections between South America, Africa, and Europe around 120 million years ago.

Mar 13 • 14:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Dinosaurs, the Netflix series produced by Steven Spielberg, allows us to discover a lost world and the species that dominated the planet for centuries

A new Netflix documentary series produced by Steven Spielberg explores the history of dinosaurs from their early existence to their eventual extinction, narrated by Morgan Freeman.

Mar 13 • 12:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Excavated bone from the 1970s in the USA leads to the identification of a new tyrannosaurus

Scientists have described a new tyrannosaurus specimen, the remains of which were found in New Mexico in the 1970s, possibly representing the largest identified animal of its group from that period.

Mar 13 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A colossal tyrannosaurus has been discovered, redefining the origin of these predators: 'It was the largest of its time'

A gigantic tyrannosaurus fossil discovery in New Mexico suggests that these predators originated in southern North America much earlier than previously thought.

Mar 12 • 16:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Scientists find giant tyrannosaurus fossil that may be an ancient relative of T. rex

A recently discovered fossil in the United States may reveal an unknown giant tyrannosaurus, according to a new study published in 'Scientific Reports'.

Mar 12 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

This was the great crocodile that terrified australopithecines like Lucy: 'It was the greatest predator of its ecosystem, more than the lion or the hyena'

Researchers from the University of Iowa unveiled the discovery of a new species of crocodile, Crocodylus lucivenator, which coexisted with the australopithecine Lucy, highlighting its role as a dominant predator in its environment.

Mar 12 • 05:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Living Fossil' of 275 Million Years with 'Grater' Jaw Discovered in Brazil

Paleontologists have discovered a 275-million-year-old creature named Tanyka amnicola in Brazil, described as a 'living fossil' due to its unique anatomical features.

Mar 9 • 13:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A prehistoric relic: Trey, the triceratops that will be auctioned for a millionaire figure

A triceratops skeleton named 'Trey', once displayed in a Wyoming museum, is set to be auctioned online for an estimated $4.5 to $5.5 million, reflecting the growing interest in dinosaur fossils.

Mar 8 • 19:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

They reconstructed the face of a woman from 3.67 million years ago, and it is the representation of one of the oldest ancestors

Researchers have presented the first high-resolution digital reconstruction of the face of 'Little Foot', a female Australopithecus from 3.67 million years ago, which provides significant insights into human ancestry.

Mar 6 • 20:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

A fossil of one of the smallest dinosaurs has been discovered in Patagonia

Scientists have discovered a fossil of one of the smallest known dinosaurs in Patagonia.

Mar 6 • 16:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Stunning discovery in Santa Clara del Mar: giant sloth femur found that lived 400,000 years ago

Paleontologists discovered the femur of a giant sloth in Santa Clara del Mar, revealing a link to ancient wildlife that roamed the area 400,000 years ago.

Mar 5 • 16:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Poles have discovered a water monster. Sensational find in the heart of the Świętokrzyskie Mountains

A team of researchers in Poland discovered one of the youngest known fossils of an ichthyosaur in an abandoned phosphate mine, with findings published in a scientific journal.

Mar 5 • 11:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Australia Rediscovers a Mysterious Marine Creature from the Dinosaur Era

Australia has rediscovered an ancient marine creature from the dinosaur age, shedding light on the evolutionary history of marine life.

Mar 5 • 05:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A fossil found in Australia changes the map of large carnivorous dinosaurs: they appeared earlier and in another location

A significant fossil discovery in Queensland, Australia suggests that large carnivorous dinosaurs inhabited Gondwana earlier than previously thought.

Mar 4 • 07:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Dinosaur Eggs from 72 Million Years Ago Discovered in Spain

A significant discovery of dinosaur eggs dating back 72 million years was made in Guadalajara, Spain, furthering our understanding of prehistoric life.

Mar 3 • 16:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A new species of sea turtles discovered thanks to a fossil that had been kept for over 60 years in a museum

A fossil specimen of a sea turtle, collected in the 1950s, has been identified as a new species, Craspedochelys renzi, dating back to over 125 million years ago.

Mar 3 • 14:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Oldest Animals on Earth Were Without a Skeleton

A recent study suggests that ancient sponges, thought to be one of the earliest known animal groups, lacked skeletons, impacting fossil records and the understanding of early life on Earth.

Mar 2 • 11:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tyrannosaurus rex walked on tiptoes like an 8-ton chicken

Recent research suggests that the Tyrannosaurus rex walked on tiptoes, resembling modern birds more than previously thought.

Mar 2 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tyrannosaurus ran on tiptoes

A new study suggests that Tyrannosaurus rex may have walked on its tiptoes rather than flat-footed.

Mar 2 • 06:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

New 'hell heron' Spinosaurus species found in remote Sahara 70 years after fossil clue

A new species of Spinosaurus, named Spinosaurus mirabilis, has been discovered in Niger's Sahara Desert, revealing insights into its predatory habits and physical characteristics.

Mar 1 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Stunning 20 Million Year Old Discovery on an Australian Beach: Scientists are Amazed

A remarkable 20 million-year-old fossil was discovered on Australia’s Ocean Grove Beach, surprising both the finders and scientists alike.

Mar 1 • 10:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bones found in railway construction in Maranhão are from a long-necked dinosaur

Bones discovered nearly five years ago in a railway construction site in Davinópolis, Maranhão, belong to a new species of dinosaur named Dasosaurus tocantinensis, which lived approximately 120 million years ago.

Feb 28 • 15:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Rosetta Stone of Paleontology: Discovery of a Dwarf Dinosaur in Argentina

Researchers have discovered fossils of a small dinosaur in Argentina, believed to be a crucial link in understanding a mysterious group of bird-like dinosaurs.

Feb 28 • 09:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In perfect condition: more than 30 dinosaur eggs from 72 million years ago discovered in Spain

More than 30 dinosaur eggs dating back 72 million years were discovered in Huesca, Spain, highlighting its significant paleontological value.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The interior of São Paulo was a 'nursery' for crocodilians between 90 and 70 million years ago, study indicates

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

Feb 27 • 10:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tyrannosaurs were sprinters faster than Usain Bolt

A new study suggests that Tyrannosaurs were capable of running at speeds surpassing that of Usain Bolt, challenging previous assumptions about their mobility.

Feb 27 • 07:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí records the first fossils of pelycosaurs in South America; over 280 million years old

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

Feb 26 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Hopes 'extremely rare' fossil will unlock answers about evolution of whales

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

Feb 26 • 08:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Mini dinosaur lived in the most 'cultural' neighborhood of dinosaurs in the world

A newly discovered tiny dinosaur named Alnashetri cerropoliciensis offers insights into the diverse prehistoric ecosystem of Patagonia.

Feb 26 • 06:40 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Mini Dinosaur Surprises: "Not an Era for Giants"

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.

Feb 25 • 19:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Scientific discovery in Argentina: the rooster-sized dinosaur that rewrites evolutionary history

A small carnivorous dinosaur, measuring only 70 centimeters long and weighing about 2 kilograms, has been identified in Argentina, significantly altering the historical understanding of the alvarezsauroide lineage.

Feb 25 • 16:57 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Here is the tiny dinosaur that rewrites the history of evolution

A newly discovered tiny dinosaur in Patagonia could change our understanding of evolution.

Feb 25 • 16:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A dinosaur the size of a chicken and related to the T. rex disproves the hypothesis of shrinking

A newly discovered dinosaur, Alnashetri cerropoliciensis, supports a different evolutionary path by showing that not all theropods decreased in size over time.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fossil discovered in Argentina reveals the smallest of South American dinosaurs

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

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cariri receives repatriated fossils from Europe and Argentina; batch includes rare fish and microfossils

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

Feb 25 • 15:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A new species found and one hypothesis suggests it was a dragon

Scientists have discovered a new species of spinosaurid dinosaur in the Sahara Desert, igniting excitement about its dragon-like features.

Feb 24 • 22:47 UTC

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