Fossil of 15-Meter Snake, Vasuki Indicus, Unearthed in India
Scientists discover Vasuki indicus, a 15-meter extinct snake fossil in Gujarat, India, providing insights into Eocene climate and giant reptiles. Read the full analysis.
Paleontology
Unveiling Comptonatus: The UK’s Most Complete Dinosaur Fossil in Over a Century
Paleontologists announce the discovery of Comptonatus, the most complete dinosaur fossil found in the UK in over a century. Learn the scientific significance and what this new species reveals about the Cretaceous period.
The ‘Teenage T. rex’ Fossil Is Reclassified as a Distinct Species: Nanotyrannus
New evidence confirms the ‘Teenage T. rex’ fossil is actually a distinct species, Nanotyrannus lancensis, resolving a decades-long debate. Read the evidence.
Definitive Study Confirms Nanotyrannus Coexisted with T. Rex
New definitive study published in Nature confirms Nanotyrannus lancensis was a distinct species that coexisted with Tyrannosaurus rex. Read the full anatomical evidence and ecological implications.
Mummified Juvenile Hadrosaur Found in Wyoming Reveals Hoof-Like Foot Structure
A mummified juvenile Edmontosaurus annectens (‘Ed Jr.’) found in Wyoming reveals unprecedented hoof-like soft tissue on its feet, challenging hadrosaur anatomy. Read the full analysis.
Colossal Titanosaur *Chucarosaurus diripienda* Discovery: The Fossil That Broke the Road
A new 100-foot titanosaur, Chucarosaurus diripienda, was discovered in Patagonia. Learn about the colossal fossil that was so heavy it broke the road during transport. Full analysis.
Mummified Duck-Billed Dinosaurs Reveal Hooves, Rewriting Reptile Anatomy
A groundbreaking discovery in Wyoming confirms that duck-billed dinosaurs possessed hooves, challenging assumptions about reptile anatomy. Learn the implications for paleontology.
Pristine, ‘Jewel-Like’ Pachycephalosaur Skull Discovered in Mongolian Desert
A rare, 110-million-year-old Pachycephalosaur skull dome, described as ‘jewel-like,’ was discovered in Mongolia. Learn why this pristine fossil is crucial for dinosaur biomechanics research.