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New prehistoric bird species discovered
A new species of bird has been discovered in the Canadian Arctic. At approximately 90 million years old, the bird fossils are among the oldest avian records found in the northernmost latitude, and offer further evidence of an intense warming … Continue reading
A 6,000 year old telescope without a lens: Prehistoric tombs enhanced astronomical viewing
Astronomers are exploring what might be described as the first astronomical observing tool, potentially used by prehistoric humans 6,000 years ago. They suggest that the long, narrow entrance passages to ancient stone, or ‘megalithic’, tombs may have enhanced what early … Continue reading
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The secret to an Oesia life: Prehistoric worm built tube-like ‘houses’ on sea floor
The fossilised remnants of tube-like ‘dwellings’ which housed a primitive type of prehistoric sea worm on the ocean floor have been identified in a new study. According to researchers, the long, perforated tubes may have looked like narrow chimneys reaching … Continue reading
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New large prehistoric shark discovered
Megalolamna paradoxodon is the name of a new extinct shark described by an international research team who based their discovery on fossilized teeth up to 4.5 centimeters (1.8 inches) tall found from the eastern and western United States (California and … Continue reading
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Prehistoric Voice Box Reveals Dinosaur-Era Sounds
A mid-sized raptor dinosaur is shown using close-mouth vocal behaviour and Vegavis iaai, whose fossilised voicebox has been found, is shown flying overhead. Illustration: Nicole Fuller/Sayo Art for UT Austin Oldest fossil of bird’s voicebox gives new hint at soundscape … Continue reading
New large prehistoric shark discovered
Megalolamna paradoxodon is the name of a new extinct shark described by an international research team who based their discovery on fossilized teeth up to 4.5 centimeters (1.8 inches) tall found from the eastern and western United States (California and … Continue reading
New book details South America?s surprising prehistoric mammals
South America was home to a host of unique animals during the 60-some million years the continent was isolated, during most of the Cenozic Period. Details and constructions of mammals ranging from mouse-sized marsupials to elephant-size sloths, with photos of … Continue reading
St. Paul Island mammoths most accurately dated ‘prehistoric’ extinction ever
While the Minoan culture on Crete was just beginning, woolly mammoths were disappearing from St. Paul Island, Alaska, according to an international team of scientists who have dated this extinction to 5,600 years ago. read more (e) Science News – … Continue reading
The secret to an Oesia life: Prehistoric worm built tube-like ‘houses’ on sea floor
The fossilised remnants of tube-like ‘dwellings’ which housed a primitive type of prehistoric sea worm on the ocean floor have been identified in a new study. According to researchers, the long, perforated tubes may have looked like narrow chimneys reaching … Continue reading
The secret to an Oesia life: Prehistoric worm built tube-like ‘houses’ on sea floor
The fossilised remnants of tube-like “dwellings” which housed a primitive type of prehistoric sea worm on the ocean floor have been identified in a new study. read more (e) Science News – Paleontology & Archaeology