Articles for tag: evolution, Extinct Seabirds, fossil, Giant Penguin, marine ecosystem, New Zealand

giant penguin

New Species of 57-Million-Year-Old Giant Penguin Unearthed in New Zealand Challenges Evolutionary History of Marine Birds

Suhail Ahmed

Scientists have found the fossilized remains of a prehistoric giant penguin unlike any other deep in the craggy coastlines of New Zealand’s South Island. Named Kumimanu fordycei, this enormous seabird exceeded even the biggest contemporary emperor penguins in weight an amazing 154 kg (340 lbs. Published in the Journal of Paleontology, the discovery forces researchers ...

megalodon

What Did Megalodon Really Eat? Its Real Prey Will Surprise You

Jan Otte

For decades, the megalodon, a terrible shark that ate only whales has been portrayed as the ultimate oceanic horror, its enormous jaws able to crush a car with a single bite. But shockingly more surprising new studies show Otodus megalodon was not the picky whale specialist we thought of. Rather, it was an opportunistic apex ...

Denisovans in the Deep? Jawbone Discovered in Taiwan Reveals Ancient Secrets

Jan Otte

The Denisovans, a deeply mysterious branch of the human family tree, have obsessed researchers across the globe for decades. Except for a finger bone discovered in Siberia, some teeth found in Tibet, and strands of DNA found in modern humans, they were virtually unknown. Now, an astonishing discovery in the form of a jawbone found ...

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The Most Complete Dinosaur Skeletons Ever Discovered

Jan Otte

Dinosaurs have captivated the imagination of both scientists and the public for centuries. Their colossal sizes, peculiar shapes, and extinction have driven an insatiable curiosity. Among the many dinosaur discoveries, finding a complete skeleton is rare and offers valuable insights into the ancient world. This article explores some of the most complete dinosaur skeletons ever ...

47-Million-Year-Old Cicada Fossil Discovery Stuns Scientists

Jan Otte

For the first time, a stunningly well-preserved fossil of a genuine cicada has been found at the Messel Pit in Germany, providing an unprecedented insight into the old world of these buzzing insects. The newly discovered species, Eoplatypleura messelensis, is 47 million years old and is one of the most ancient recorded ancestors of contemporary ...

Trilobite fossils

How Fossils Help Scientists Discover New Prehistoric Species

Jan Otte

The fossil record offers snapshots of the past, revealing how life has evolved over millions of years. By studying fossils, scientists can trace the development of species and understand the changes that have occurred over time. This evidence is crucial in piecing together the history of life on Earth. Uncovering Earth’s History Through Fossils Fossils ...