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04-18-2024
Largest known marine reptile discovered is a giant ichthyosaur
The discovery of a second massive jawbone, over two meters in length, on a beach in Somerset, UK, has recently piqued the interest of paleontologists. This fossil, along with the first one found, has been identified as belonging to a previously unknown species of giant ichthyosaur named Ichthyotitan severnensis - a marine reptile from prehistoric times. Researchers estimate that this creature would have spanned more than 25 meters in length, akin to the size of a blue whale. Discovery of the marine reptile Ichthyotitan severnensis This significant find...
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01-01-2019
These new beetle species named after the dragons in Game of Thrones
Three new species of beetle will forever share their names...
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12-31-2018
Compassion for animals may be part of our DNA
A team of researchers at the University of Edinburgh has...
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12-31-2018
Green turtles to become up to 93 percent female as temperatures rise
Researchers at the University of Exeter are warning that up...
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12-29-2018
World’s rarest birds thought to be extinct introduced to new home
World’s rarest birds thought to be extinct introduced to new...
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12-28-2018
Coal ash contamination in water can be tracked using fish bones
Researchers at Duke University have found that trace elements in...
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12-27-2018
Human contact with primates is promoting the spread of disease
A team of researchers has identified ways that human interactions...
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12-27-2018
Eastern gorillas have lost genetic diversity and gained mutations
A research team led by scientists from Uppsala University has...
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12-27-2018
Wind turbines hurt the robin’s ability to defend its territory
A new study by scientists at Newcastle University has revealed...
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12-26-2018
Cannibalistic frogs are threatening an endangered Cape Town species
African clawed frogs are known for being cannibals of their...
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12-26-2018
When it comes to bee brains, size does not matter
A new study has revealed that bees require very few...
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12-26-2018
A fresh look at old fossils reveals Britain’s Jurassic past
A study by Dr. Michael O'Sullivan at the University of...
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12-24-2018
Inside the illegal trade of turtles and tortoises
Discussions on wildlife trafficking usually revolve around iconic species such as...
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