This fossil discovery brought back memories from my childhood. Finding creatures that once lived in ancient oceans reminded ...

New analysis shows several families of dinosaurs were likely thriving in North America in the latter days of the dinosaur era. Reading time 3 minutes Diversity is central to one of the biggest ...

Experts and novices alike hunt for specimens that could change our understanding of evolution – and all only a short day trip from Melbourne ...

Grand Canyon fossils in the Bright Angel formation reveal 500M-year-old animals with dual feeding structures, reshaping ...

Intro -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Part I. Fossils Are Where You Find Them -- 1. Fantastic Fossils -- 2. How Are Fossils Formed? -- 3. What Kinds of Rocks Yield Fossils? -- 4.

Imagine this: You have an idea for a stunning flower garden and you get to work digging, only to come across something you never thought you would — a fossil. It's seemingly a worthwhile find; however ...

Geologic pressures force ancient layers of rock above ground, exposing their cargo of fossils. Paleontologist Kirk Johnson and artist Ray Troll... Finding Fossils Along U.S. Freeways Geologic ...

Fossils from more than 600 species can be found in the area dating back to 23 million years ago. Forgive Felicia Ludwig for getting all cosmic about it, but that’s just how she feels about fossil ...

Rhode Island beaches offer a variety of finds for beachcombers, including sea glass, shells, rocks, and even fossils. Popular spots include Sachuest Point for rocks and shells, Barrington Town Beach ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

And, researchers have just discovered, ancient bees would use the bones’ empty tooth sockets as nests. A new study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science documents this discovery, which ...