Here's how paleontologists rate 'Jurassic World: Dominion' (Video) By Laura Geggel published 9 June 22 Two paleontologists weigh in on "Jurassic World: Dominion" with Live Science.
Crocodile-faced dinosaur may have been Europe’s largest ever predator By Ben Turner published 9 June 22 This massive monster stalked coastal lagoons and sandflats around 125 million years ago.
Dead baby shark that washed up on UK beach was likely aborted by its mother By Harry Baker published 9 June 22 A dead baby thresher shark that washed up on a beach in the U.K. might have been aborted by its mother. Analysis of the juvenile's remains revealed that it had not fully developed.
'Demon ducks of doom' laid melon-size eggs in prehistoric Australia By Joanna Thompson published 8 June 22 Melon-size eggs belonging to an extinct and flightless giant 'thunder bird' were eaten by the first Australians.
Tiny white tortoise baby is the 'first of its kind' By Harry Baker published 8 June 22 The odds of an albino giant tortoise are 1 in 100,000.
All hail the hen! Chickens were revered for centuries before they were food By Stephanie Pappas published 8 June 22 The birds were initially viewed as exotic animals.
How little, furry mammals that scurried under dinosaurs' feet came to rule the world By Laura Geggel published 8 June 22 Where did mammals come from and how did they evolve into more than 5,000 living species today? A new book explains everything about the mammal lineage.
How to watch 'Prehistoric Planet' By Fran Ruiz published 6 June 22 Here’s how to watch "Prehistoric Planet" as well as the full rundown of the new Apple TV+ series that dinosaur fans and casual audiences are raving about.
Why don't we have many giant animals anymore? By Michael Dhar published 6 June 22 The reasons for prehistory's roster of bigger animals range from dinosaur physiology to mammalian social groups.
Great white sharks may have driven megalodon to extinction By Cameron Duke published 3 June 22 For millions of years, megalodon was the top predator in marine ecosystems. Then great whites came along and ruined everything.
Male spiders drum out mesmerizing syncopated beats to woo mates By Stephanie Pappas published 2 June 22 Male spiders that dance to their own beat are more likely to win mates compared to those that stick to a formula, new research finds.
Short-necked giraffe relative discovered in China. It used its helmet head to bash rivals. By Nicoletta Lanese published 2 June 22 Scientists uncovered 16.9 million-year-old fossils of the beast.
What caused this massive megalodon’s mega-toothache? By Mindy Weisberger published 1 June 22 A malformed megalodon tooth hinted at an injury that caused it to develop with a split down the middle.
Sheepshead fish: Facts about the fish with 'human' teeth By Patrick Pester published 1 June 22 Sheepshead fish are predominantly marine fish with human-like teeth that live along the eastern coastline of North America and South America.
Lions: Facts, behavior and news By Alina Bradford published 31 May 22 Reference Throughout history, lions have been celebrated for their strength and beauty, and are the inspiration for many myths and stories worldwide.
The weird reason dolphins drink each other’s pee By Michael Dhar published 31 May 22 Dolphins can recognize each other by the taste of their pee, and urine-tasting behavior is also linked to "name" recognition.
How did ‘Prehistoric Planet’ create such incredible dinosaurs? Find out in a behind-the-scenes peek. By Patrick Pester published 30 May 22 In a behind-the-scenes look at 'Prehistoric Planet,' see how the creators went to extraordinary lengths to make the dinosaur series feel like an authentic nature documentary.
Male mice are terrified of bananas. Here's why. By Jennifer Nalewicki published 28 May 22 Scientists recently linked elevated stress levels in male mice to a compound found in females' urine — and bananas.
Mysterious dead beaked whale covered in unusual injuries washes up on California beach By Harry Baker published 26 May 22 A dead beaked whale with mysterious injuries on its face recently washed up on a California beach. Experts are unsure why the animal died or even which species it belongs to.
T. rex and its close relatives were warm-blooded like modern birds By Cameron Duke published 26 May 22 Dinosaur metabolisms were diverse; some lineages were cold-blooded like their lizard cousins, while others were warm-blooded like their avian relatives alive today.
