Tag: paleontology
Pregnant T. rex could aid in dino sex-typing
A pregnant Tyrannosaurus rex that roamed Montana 68 million years ago may be the key to discerning gender differences between theropod, or meat-eating dinosaur, species.
Unique Images bring fossil insects back to life
A ground breaking new book brings together two of the major disciplines behind the popular film franchise Jurassic Park, with the aim to raise the profile of insect fossils through stunning photographs and unique illustrations.
Meet the gomphothere: UA archaeologist involved in discovery of bones of elephant ancestor
An animal once thought to have disappeared from North America before the arrival of humans might have actually roamed the continent longer than previously thought-and it was likely on the list of prey for early humans, researchers from the University of Arizona and elsewhere have found.
Archaeopteryx plumage: First show off, then take off
Archaeopteryx plumage: First show off, then take off
Fossil palm beetles ‘hindcast’ 50-million-year-old winters
Fifty-million-year-old fossil beetles that fed only on palm seeds reveal new information about ancient climates.