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Fossils From The Arctic Reveal Ocean-Dwelling Reptiles Of The Dinosaur Age
Researchers collected samples from a 36-square-meter area, recovering over 800 kilograms of material.
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Scientists Discover New Flying Reptile Species In Fossilised Dinosaur Vomit
The study suggests that the arrangement of the remains suggests the predator first ate pterosaurs.
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Fossils Tell Story Of Baby Flying Reptiles Doomed By Tropical Storms
A tropical storm was brewing over a chain of islands on the edge of the vast Tethys Ocean the ancient predecessor to the Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea one day
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Jurassic Park In Jaisalmer? Fossil Found In Rajasthan Is That Of Phytosaur
Fossil remains discovered last week in a village near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer have now been identified as belonging to a phytosaur, making it the first well-preserved specimen of the prehistoric era reptile found in India.
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Researchers Question Authenticity of Mosasaur Fossil in Morocco Mine
The discovery of a mosasaur fossil in a phosphate mine in Morocco has raised concerns over its authenticity. Initially described in 2021 as a new species, Xenodens calminechari, the fossil included a jawbone and sharp teeth, leading researchers to claim its uniqueness. However, new findings have prompted skepticism, particularly regarding the struc...
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Scientists Uncover Remains of Larger Mesosaurs in Uruguay’s Ancient Seas
Paleontologists in Uruguay have uncovered fossils of mesosaurs that exceed previous size records, revealing that these ancient reptiles may have grown to lengths of up to 2.5 metres. The specimens, found in the Mangrullo Formation, include fragmentary skulls and other bones, offering a glimpse into the gigantism that occurred in mature mesosaurs. R...
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Scientists Discover New Triassic Reptile with Unique Teeth in England
Scientists have uncovered Threordatoth chasmatos, a new species of Triassic reptile from Cromhall Quarry in South Gloucestershire. The reptile belonged to the procolophonid group, featuring unique three-pointed teeth. These jaw adaptations suggest the species specialised in herbivorous diets, offering insights into the evolution of ancient reptiles...
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Fossils Of Ancient Crocodile-Like Reptile Found In Brazil
A Brazilian scientist has identified fossils of a small crocodile-like reptile that lived during the Triassic Period several million years before the first dinosaurs.
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Fossils Of "Sea Phantom" Flying Reptile Found In Australia
Scientists have announced the discovery in the Australian state of Queensland of fossils of a creature which lived alongside the dinosaurs and various marine reptiles during the Cretaceous Period.
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Scientists Discover 240-Million-Year-Old "Chinese Dragon"
Scientists said the animal is similar to Tanystropheus hydroides, a marine reptile from the Middle Triassic period.
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Fossils From The Arctic Reveal Ocean-Dwelling Reptiles Of The Dinosaur Age
Researchers collected samples from a 36-square-meter area, recovering over 800 kilograms of material.
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Scientists Discover New Flying Reptile Species In Fossilised Dinosaur Vomit
The study suggests that the arrangement of the remains suggests the predator first ate pterosaurs.
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Fossils Tell Story Of Baby Flying Reptiles Doomed By Tropical Storms
A tropical storm was brewing over a chain of islands on the edge of the vast Tethys Ocean the ancient predecessor to the Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea one day
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Jurassic Park In Jaisalmer? Fossil Found In Rajasthan Is That Of Phytosaur
Fossil remains discovered last week in a village near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer have now been identified as belonging to a phytosaur, making it the first well-preserved specimen of the prehistoric era reptile found in India.
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Researchers Question Authenticity of Mosasaur Fossil in Morocco Mine
The discovery of a mosasaur fossil in a phosphate mine in Morocco has raised concerns over its authenticity. Initially described in 2021 as a new species, Xenodens calminechari, the fossil included a jawbone and sharp teeth, leading researchers to claim its uniqueness. However, new findings have prompted skepticism, particularly regarding the struc...
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Scientists Uncover Remains of Larger Mesosaurs in Uruguay’s Ancient Seas
Paleontologists in Uruguay have uncovered fossils of mesosaurs that exceed previous size records, revealing that these ancient reptiles may have grown to lengths of up to 2.5 metres. The specimens, found in the Mangrullo Formation, include fragmentary skulls and other bones, offering a glimpse into the gigantism that occurred in mature mesosaurs. R...
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Scientists Discover New Triassic Reptile with Unique Teeth in England
Scientists have uncovered Threordatoth chasmatos, a new species of Triassic reptile from Cromhall Quarry in South Gloucestershire. The reptile belonged to the procolophonid group, featuring unique three-pointed teeth. These jaw adaptations suggest the species specialised in herbivorous diets, offering insights into the evolution of ancient reptiles...
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Fossils Of Ancient Crocodile-Like Reptile Found In Brazil
A Brazilian scientist has identified fossils of a small crocodile-like reptile that lived during the Triassic Period several million years before the first dinosaurs.
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Fossils Of "Sea Phantom" Flying Reptile Found In Australia
Scientists have announced the discovery in the Australian state of Queensland of fossils of a creature which lived alongside the dinosaurs and various marine reptiles during the Cretaceous Period.
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Scientists Discover 240-Million-Year-Old "Chinese Dragon"
Scientists said the animal is similar to Tanystropheus hydroides, a marine reptile from the Middle Triassic period.
