Dinosaurs
Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in What Was Once a 'Land of Fire'
The footprints are dated to a time when a major mass extinction event devastated life on Earth.
New Species of Pterosaur That Lived 95 Million Years Ago Discovered
Researchers say the newly identified specimen indicates that pterosaurs were a more diverse group than previously thought.
This Prehistoric Shark Could Reach 22 Feet and Ate Its Siblings in the Womb
Cretodus houghtonorum lived during the Late Cretaceous period, a time when a huge waterway divided North America.
Hundreds of Doomed Ancient Shrimp Killed While Looking for Mates Discovered
The swarm of male shrimp were killed in a "mass mortality" event during the time of the dinosaurs.
Prehistoric Beasts With Enormous Heads Roamed the Earth Before Dinosaurs
248 million-year-old fossils discovered in Russia almost 60 years ago re-examined by scientists.
Numerous Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Remote Alaskan Peninsula
While dinosaur fossils have been found across Alaska, there are very few records of these ancient animals in the Alaskan Peninsula.
Here's Why Tyrannosaurus Rex's Bite Didn't Shatter the Dinosaur's Own Skull
The dinosaur could bite with about three times the force of large crocodiles or great white sharks.
All 7 Dinosaurs in 'Battle at Big Rock,' Including Nasutoceratops
Two new species of dinosaurs are introduced to the "Jurassic Park" series in the new Colin Trevorrow-directed short film "Battle at Big Rock."
T. Rex Had Weird Holes in Its Skull That Acted As an 'Air Conditioner'
For decades, scientists thought that the two holes in the roof of the dinosaur's skull aided jaw movement.
Bizarre 80 Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Discovered in Texas
The newly identified dinosaur, named Aquilarhinus palimentus, represents an entirely new genus, or group of species.
Dinosaurs as You Have Never Seen Them Before
The T. Rex exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History is not to be missed.
How Earth's Continents Have Been Torn Apart over the Last 250 Million Years
We show that at least one third of all continental crust has been massively deformed since the supercontinent Pangea first started breaking up.
Robot Dinosaur Study Sheds Light on Mystery of How Avian Flight Evolved
The origin of avian flight has long-puzzled scientists.
'Exquisitely Preserved' Dinosaur Skin Discovered
Finding well-preserved dinosaur soft tissue is a rare occurrence.
Humans Could Be Wiped Out by Failure of Earth's Systems
Growing evidence suggests that the extinction of the dinosaurs involved profound, complex and interconnected changes to the global systems that support life. Much like we are facing today.
Tiny T. Rex Ancestor Discovered in Utah Fossil Bed
The fossils are 15 million years older than any others belonging to the tyrannosauroid family that have been found in North America.
Almost 100 Dinosaur Footprints Discovered After Storms
"You can clearly see the texture of the skin and scales, as well as four-toed claw marks, which are extremely rare," one scientist said.
Huge Lizard Mammal That Walked With Dinosaurs Found
"Completely unexpected" Triassic creature overthrows many ideas about life on Earth 200 million years ago.
New 40-Foot-Long Dinosaur Species Discovered
The animal lived around 110 million years ago in a surprisingly dry environment.
Dinosaurs Dominated Due to Super-efficient Lungs
Birds have a highly efficient respiratory system which enables them to sustain powered flight.
Ancient Flesh-Eating Piranha-Like Fish Discovered
Piranhamesodon pinnatomus lived 150 million years ago and appears to have torn chunks from other fish with its sharp teeth.
Two New Dinosaurs Are Evolutionary 'Missing Link'
The two species belong to the diverse subgroup Theropoda, which includes all of the flesh-eating dinosaurs.
New Species of Ancient Flying Reptile Discovered
The fossils date from the late Triassic Period (about
210 to 201 million years ago), meaning they represent one of the earliest known pterosaurs.
Dinosaur Extinction May Have Triggered Shark Evolution
These sharks are now the most popular in the ocean.
New 50-foot-long Dinosaur Species Found in China
The dinosaur lived around 174 million years ago.
New Armored Dinosaur Species Discovered in Utah
The animal measured between 13 feet to 16 feet long and stood 3-and-a-half feet tall at the hips.
New Giant Dinosaur Rewrites Evolutionary History
The dinosaur stood over 14 feet tall and weighed up to 10 tons.
Can We Resurrect Dinosaurs Like in 'Jurassic World 2'?
How close are we to becoming a T. Rex dinner?
Dinosaurs Couldn't Stick Out Their Tongues
Dinosaurs are often depicted with their tongues sticking out, but this may be inaccurate, according to a new study.
Dinosaur Tracks Discovered in China
This supports the theory that some bird-like predatory dinosaurs traveled in groups.