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Physicist Discovers Preserved Blood Vessels In World's Largest T. Rex
Despite the fact that much of the current research in paleontology focuses on trying to find traces of organic remains in fossils, dinosaur DNA has unfortunately never been recovered.
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Rare Barbary Lions, Extinct In The Wild, Born At Czech Zoo
Four Barbary lion cubs were born recently in a Czech zoo, a vital contribution to a small surviving population of the rare lion that is extinct in the wild.
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Stunning Video Reveals The Secret Life Of Endangered Clouded Leopards In Northeast India
Indian Forest Service officer Susanta Nanda shares a rare video of a clouded leopard mother and her cubs in Northeast India, highlighting the species' elusive nature and the importance of conservation efforts to protect their dwindling population.
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340-Million-Year-Old Shark Tooth Found In World's Largest Cave
A 340-million-year-old shark species has been identified through a fossilized tooth found in Mammoth Cave National Park, offering a rare glimpse into ancient ocean life.
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"Bagheera, Friends On Night Walk": Black Panther, Leopards Stroll On Tamil Nadu Road
Two spotted leopards are seen wandering beside the melanistic leopard, who is noticeably darker. It is very unusual for melanistic and non-melanistic species to wander in such unison.
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"Extremely Rare" Endangered Leopard Spotted In Bangladesh Forest
Photographs of a leopard snapped by camera traps in forests in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts have raised hopes among conservationists working to save the critically endangered species.
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Rare Lizards Seized In Assam, 3 Men Were Trying To Sell Them For Rs 60 Lakh Each
In India, these species are found only in a few pockets in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
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444-Million-Year-Old Inside-Out Fossil Without Head And Legs Found In South Africa
Two fossils of an ancient arthropod named Keurbos susanae have been discovered in South Africa. The creature lived 444 million years ago during the Late Ordovician period. Its soft tissues, including muscles and guts, were found preserved but its shell, legs and head were missing. Researchers believe the species lived in low-oxygen conditions. The ...
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Scientists Race To Identify Deep-Sea Species Amid Growing Mining Interest
In the cold, lightless Pacific Ocean deep, the seabed is scattered with metal-rich rocks coveted by miners -- and huge numbers of strange and rare animals almost entirely unknown to science.
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125-Million-Year-Old Scorpion Fossil Discovered in China, Shedding Light on Mesozoic-Era Predators
A 125-million-year-old fossil of Jeholia longchengi, a newly identified scorpion species, has been unearthed in China’s Yixian Formation. Measuring around 10 cm, it is significantly larger than most Mesozoic scorpions. The discovery provides crucial insights into the Early Cretaceous food web, where it likely preyed on insects and small vertebrat...
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Rare Pterosaur Neck Bone Discovery Shows Crocodilian Bite From 76 Million Years Ago
A fossilised neck bone from a juvenile Cryodrakon boreas has been unearthed in Alberta, showing evidence of a crocodilian bite. The discovery highlights predator-prey dynamics from 76 million years ago, where ancient crocodilians preyed on or scavenged young pterosaurs. This specimen, identified through micro-CT scans, provides rare evidence of int...
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Critically Endangered Indian Pangolin Rescued Near LoC In Rajouri
Indian Pangolin is a rare and elusive species, highly sought after in the grey market.
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Well-Preserved 50,000-Year-Old Baby Mammoth Yana Unearthed in Siberia
The remarkably well-preserved remains of a 50,000-year-old baby mammoth, named Yana, were discovered in Siberia's Batagaika crater. Unearthed from thawing permafrost in the Yakutia region, Yana’s carcass, weighing over 240 pounds and measuring about four feet long, is considered one of the best-preserved mammoth remains ever found. Notably, her h...
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Rare Bat Species Spotted In Delhi
Wroughton's Free-tailed Bat, a rare bat species, has been spotted in Delhi's DDA Yamuna Biodiversity Park.
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Scientists Examine Rare Spade-Tooth Whale: Key Discoveries Unveiled
Scientists in New Zealand are conducting the first-ever dissection of a complete spade-toothed whale, one of the rarest whale species globally.
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Physicist Discovers Preserved Blood Vessels In World's Largest T. Rex
Despite the fact that much of the current research in paleontology focuses on trying to find traces of organic remains in fossils, dinosaur DNA has unfortunately never been recovered.
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Rare Barbary Lions, Extinct In The Wild, Born At Czech Zoo
Four Barbary lion cubs were born recently in a Czech zoo, a vital contribution to a small surviving population of the rare lion that is extinct in the wild.
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Stunning Video Reveals The Secret Life Of Endangered Clouded Leopards In Northeast India
Indian Forest Service officer Susanta Nanda shares a rare video of a clouded leopard mother and her cubs in Northeast India, highlighting the species' elusive nature and the importance of conservation efforts to protect their dwindling population.
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340-Million-Year-Old Shark Tooth Found In World's Largest Cave
A 340-million-year-old shark species has been identified through a fossilized tooth found in Mammoth Cave National Park, offering a rare glimpse into ancient ocean life.
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"Bagheera, Friends On Night Walk": Black Panther, Leopards Stroll On Tamil Nadu Road
Two spotted leopards are seen wandering beside the melanistic leopard, who is noticeably darker. It is very unusual for melanistic and non-melanistic species to wander in such unison.
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"Extremely Rare" Endangered Leopard Spotted In Bangladesh Forest
Photographs of a leopard snapped by camera traps in forests in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts have raised hopes among conservationists working to save the critically endangered species.
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Rare Lizards Seized In Assam, 3 Men Were Trying To Sell Them For Rs 60 Lakh Each
In India, these species are found only in a few pockets in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
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444-Million-Year-Old Inside-Out Fossil Without Head And Legs Found In South Africa
Two fossils of an ancient arthropod named Keurbos susanae have been discovered in South Africa. The creature lived 444 million years ago during the Late Ordovician period. Its soft tissues, including muscles and guts, were found preserved but its shell, legs and head were missing. Researchers believe the species lived in low-oxygen conditions. The ...
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Scientists Race To Identify Deep-Sea Species Amid Growing Mining Interest
In the cold, lightless Pacific Ocean deep, the seabed is scattered with metal-rich rocks coveted by miners -- and huge numbers of strange and rare animals almost entirely unknown to science.
-
125-Million-Year-Old Scorpion Fossil Discovered in China, Shedding Light on Mesozoic-Era Predators
A 125-million-year-old fossil of Jeholia longchengi, a newly identified scorpion species, has been unearthed in China’s Yixian Formation. Measuring around 10 cm, it is significantly larger than most Mesozoic scorpions. The discovery provides crucial insights into the Early Cretaceous food web, where it likely preyed on insects and small vertebrat...
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Rare Pterosaur Neck Bone Discovery Shows Crocodilian Bite From 76 Million Years Ago
A fossilised neck bone from a juvenile Cryodrakon boreas has been unearthed in Alberta, showing evidence of a crocodilian bite. The discovery highlights predator-prey dynamics from 76 million years ago, where ancient crocodilians preyed on or scavenged young pterosaurs. This specimen, identified through micro-CT scans, provides rare evidence of int...
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Critically Endangered Indian Pangolin Rescued Near LoC In Rajouri
Indian Pangolin is a rare and elusive species, highly sought after in the grey market.
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Well-Preserved 50,000-Year-Old Baby Mammoth Yana Unearthed in Siberia
The remarkably well-preserved remains of a 50,000-year-old baby mammoth, named Yana, were discovered in Siberia's Batagaika crater. Unearthed from thawing permafrost in the Yakutia region, Yana’s carcass, weighing over 240 pounds and measuring about four feet long, is considered one of the best-preserved mammoth remains ever found. Notably, her h...
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Rare Bat Species Spotted In Delhi
Wroughton's Free-tailed Bat, a rare bat species, has been spotted in Delhi's DDA Yamuna Biodiversity Park.
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Scientists Examine Rare Spade-Tooth Whale: Key Discoveries Unveiled
Scientists in New Zealand are conducting the first-ever dissection of a complete spade-toothed whale, one of the rarest whale species globally.
