In the annals of paleontology, there are discoveries that make headlines, and then there are discoveries that rewrite the history books. The recent unearthing of a 39,000-year-old woolly mammoth carcass, nicknamed “Yuka,” in the Siberian permafrost falls firmly into the latter category. But what sets this ancient behemoth apart from its long-extinct counterparts is an … [Read more...] about Exceptional Discovery: 39,000-Year-Old Mammoth Carcass with an Intact Brain
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Conspiracy Theorist Asks “If Dinosaurs Actually Existed, Wouldn’t Their Bones Be Everywhere?”
A video of a conspiracy theorist has gone over the last few days, in which she invites people to put their "critical thinking skills to the test" and asks "If dinosaurs actually existed, wouldn't their bones be everywhere?" While it's odd critical thinking to disregard all the evidence we have that dinosaurs existed because we haven't found even more evidence that they … [Read more...] about Conspiracy Theorist Asks “If Dinosaurs Actually Existed, Wouldn’t Their Bones Be Everywhere?”
Yukon Gold Miners Unearth Rare Trove of Woolly Mammoth Bones
In a tale that reads like an adventure straight out of history, a group of intrepid miners in Dawson City, Yukon, set out with hopes of striking gold. Little did they know, they were about to stumble upon a different kind of treasure—one that belonged to a time long past. As their shovels delved into the earth, they uncovered a stunning trove of woolly mammoth bones, igniting a … [Read more...] about Yukon Gold Miners Unearth Rare Trove of Woolly Mammoth Bones
Giant Ammonite: Parapuzosia Seppenradensis
Amid the annals of Earth’s history lies a colossal relic that whispers secrets of the ancient seas – the largest ammonite fossil ever discovered. This awe-inspiring specimen, belonging to the species Parapuzosia seppenradensis, was unearthed in the hallowed grounds of Germany back in 1895. Stretching an astonishing 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) in diameter, it stands as an enduring … [Read more...] about Giant Ammonite: Parapuzosia Seppenradensis
Arthropleura: Unraveling the Giants of Prehistoric North America and Scotland
The Giant Invertebrates of Prehistoric Earth The ancient landscapes of northeastern North America and Scotland were once dominated by colossal invertebrates, and among them, the mighty Arthropleura stood as the largest of all. Flourishing from 315 to 299 million years ago, these gargantuan creatures captivate the minds of paleontologists and enthusiasts alike. In this … [Read more...] about Arthropleura: Unraveling the Giants of Prehistoric North America and Scotland