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Ostrich relative lived in North America about 50 million years ago
The new species is named Calciavis grandei — with “calci” meaning “hard/stone,” and “avis” from the Latin for bird, and “grandei” in honor of famed paleontologist Lance Grande who has studied the fossil fish from the same ancient North American … Continue reading
New research reveals secrets of former subglacial lakes in North America
An annotaed 3-D view of the region. Researchers at the University of Sheffield have provided a unique glimpse into one of the least understood environments on Earth by revealing for the first time former subglacial lakes and their drainage routes … Continue reading
Ice age bison fossils shed light on early human migrations in North America
Scientists using evidence from bison fossils have determined when an ice-free corridor opened up along the Rocky Mountains during the late Pleistocene. The corridor has been considered a potential route for human and animal migrations between the far north (Alaska … Continue reading
Fossil dog: New species roamed eastern North America 12 million years ago
A doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania has identified a new species of fossil dog. The specimen, found in Maryland, would have roamed the coast of eastern North America approximately 12 million years ago, at a time when massive … Continue reading
First North American monkey fossils are found in Panama Canal excavation
Seven fossil teeth exposed by the Panama Canal expansion project are first evidence of a monkey on the North American continent before the Isthmus of Panama connected it to South America 3.5 million years ago. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily
Paleontologists find North America’s oldest monkey fossil along Panama Canal
It was late in the year, but Panama was still muggy and rain clouds were closing in. A field crew of student-paleontologists wasn’t having much luck, but Aaron Wood kept chipping away at the exposed rock with a flathead screwdriver. … Continue reading
First North American monkey fossils are found in Panama Canal excavation
Seven fossil teeth exposed by the Panama Canal expansion project are the first evidence of a monkey on the North American continent before the Isthmus of Panama connected it to South America 3.5 million years ago. A team including Carlos … Continue reading
Growth rings on rocks give up North American climate secrets
Scientists have used soil deposits that form growth rings on rocks to provide a detailed picture of North American climate over a 120,000-year time span. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily
True North Nickel Discovers New High Grade Gold Mineralization
Drill core intersection from West Raglan Frontier Zone. Image True North Nickel Royal Nickel Corp (TSE:RNX) stock jumped as much as 14% out of the gate on Wednesday after releasing results from prospecting by its 68%-owned True North Nickel subsidiary … Continue reading
Growth rings on rocks give up North American climate secrets
Scientists have used soil deposits that form growth rings on rocks to provide a detailed picture of North American climate over a 120,000-year time span. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily