Articles for category: Ecology, Paleontology

First Complete Dinosaur Fossil Ever Found Finally Makes History

The Scelidosaurus, a dinosaur species first discovered over 150 years ago, has finally been studied in detail. Initially overlooked, this fossil represents the first nearly complete dinosaur skeleton ever found! Let’s discover how researchers have given this ancient creature the attention it deserves. Discovery of the Scelidosaurus The Scelidosaurus was first unearthed in England in ...

Tasmania Used to Have a Tiger — And Some People Say It Still Does

Tasmania Used to Have a Tiger — And Some People Say It Still Does

Annette Uy

Imagine trekking through the misty forests of Tasmania, your heart pounding as you catch a glimpse of a striped shadow darting between ancient trees. For decades, the legend of the Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine, has haunted the island’s wild places and the hearts of those who dare to believe in the impossible. Officially extinct for ...

CallaoCave where Homo Luzonensis fossils were found.

The Hobbit-Like People of Luzon: Meet Homo luzonensis, Your Tiny Ancient Cousin

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine a world where tiny humans—no taller than a modern eight-year-old—trekked through dense tropical forests, leaving behind footprints that would puzzle scientists for thousands of years. In the shadowy caves of northern Luzon, Philippines, a groundbreaking discovery has rewritten the story of our ancient relatives. Meet Homo luzonensis, a pint-sized ancestor whose existence is as ...

Fossil of Aspidorhynchus

6 Strange Fossils That Challenge Our Understanding of Evolution

Jan Otte

The fossil record is a window into Earth’s distant past, unveiling the mysteries of ancient life. It details the journey of evolution, illustrating the concept of “survival of the fittest.” But sometimes, we stumble upon fossils that challenge our understanding of evolutionary history. Here are six strange fossils that defy conventional theories and spark curiosity ...

The Stone Age Tools Found in Malaysia Wouldn’t Look Out of Place at IKEA

The Stone Age Tools Found in Malaysia Wouldn’t Look Out of Place at IKEA

Annette Uy

Could you imagine walking into an IKEA showroom and discovering ancient tools that seem right at home among the minimalist furniture? As strange as it sounds, some of the Stone Age tools unearthed in Malaysia bear such a striking resemblance to modern Scandinavian design that it’s impossible not to be amazed. These artifacts, carved by ...

Troodontid

Fossils of 100-Million-Year-Old ‘Genius’ Dinosaur Discovered in Japan

Recently, a groundbreaking discovery in Japan has brought a new species of Troodontid, the Hypnovenator matsubaraetoheorum, under the spotlight. Scientists were excited to uncover another Troodontis species. This discovery confirms the existence of a highly intelligent prehistoric being. What Made Them Special? Troodontids are a group of small, bird-like theropod dinosaurs that lived during the ...