Scientists Discover Prehistoric Saber-Toothed Predator That Predates the Dinosaurs
Vaguely dog-like” animal is one of the oldest-known close cousins of modern mammals. Researchers have discovered the oldest gorgonopsian fossil on Mallorca, dating from 270-280 million years ago. This therapsid,
Ancient saber-toothed predator found in Spain is the oldest of its kind
The discovery of a newly identified species — the oldest saber-toothed animal found and an ancient cousin to mammals — fills a longstanding gap in the fossil record.
'Dog-Like' Fossil Discovery May Be Oldest Known Saber-Toothed Animal
The prehistoric creature is thought to have lived around 280-270 million years ago and was likely a "top predator" in its day.
270 million-year-old saber-toothed predator from 'ghost' lineage looked like a bald dog
Fossils of the oldest saber-toothed predator are helping researchers understand the evolution of early mammal relatives called gorgonopsians and our shared origins in the therapsid group.
Dog before dinosaurs? 270-million-year-old saber-toothed predator stuns scientists
Researchers in Spain found the oldest therapsid on record and with saber-toothed teeth. Mammals are the last surviving members of this ancient group, so this “dog-like” relative is changing what they thought they knew about this therapsid and giving them new insights into where we come from.
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The Smallest-Ever Dinosaur Was Found Trapped In 100 Million-Year-Old Amber With A Full Set Of Teeth
Lida Xing/NatureThe tiny dinosaur known as Oculudentavis Khaungraae was so small that it was the size of a hummingbird.
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The Top Ten Dinosaur Discoveries of 2024
Another year is coming to a close, and, just like last year, scientists have made an amazing number of dinosaur discoveries.
Dinosaur Teeth Found by Quarryman Revealed to Be Tyrannosaur's: 'Exciting'
The fossilized tyrannosaur teeth are thought to date to around 135 million years ago and represent a first of its kind ...
Massive volcanic eruptions did not cause the extinction of dinosaurs, say climate scientists
Massive volcanic eruptions on the Indian peninsula have long been proposed as an alternative cause for the demise of the ...
Top 10 biggest dinosaurs in the world ever discovered
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Thirty Dinosaur Fossils Discovered in Hong Kong
Scientists have discovered 30 dinosaur fossils in Hong Kong on Port Island, a remote site off the northern coast.
What We Know About Dinosaurs Has Changed
I’ve loved dinosaurs since I was a kid, but it turns out a lot of what I thought I knew is wrong… or at the least outdated. So, in this video, I’m gonna show you th ...
Hong Kong dinosaur fossil show opens on Friday, chance to see experts at work
Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre will host HK$3 million exhibition where experts will be working on 30 rocks that contain ...