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Paleontology and fossil records. Read about fossil finds over the last 10 years starting with the most recent research. Full text, photos.
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Ancient arachnid from coal forests of America stands out for its spiny legs

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 10:15am
The spiny legged 308-million-year-old arachnid Douglassarachne acanthopoda was discovered the famous Mazon Creek locality.
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How did sabre-toothed tigers acquire their long upper canine teeth?

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 11:26am
In a groundbreaking study an international team of scientists has investigated the evolutionary patterns behind the development of sabre teeth, with some unexpected results along the way.
Categories: Fossils