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Ancient 'frosty' rhino from Canada's High Arctic rewrites what scientists thought they knew about the North Atlantic Land Bridge
Researchers have gained new insights into rhinoceros evolution and the longevity of the North Atlantic Land Bridge from analyzing the perfectly preserved fossils of a "frosty" Arctic rhino.
Nanotyrannus isn't a 'mini T. Rex' after all — it's a new species, 'dueling dinosaurs' fossil reveals
An argument over whether fossils from several small dinosaurs represent a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex or smaller adults of a separate species may finally be settled.
Lab monkeys on the loose in Mississippi don't have herpes, university says. But are they dangerous?
Authorities have killed several lab monkeys that escaped from an overturned truck in Mississippi. The rhesus macaques were initially thought to be diseased and dangerous, but that's not necessarily the case.
First-ever 'mummified' and hoofed dinosaur discovered in Wyoming badlands
Researchers have unearthed two dinosaur "mummies" in the badlands of Wyoming, confirming duck-billed dinosaurs had hooves, alongside a string of other discoveries.
Rare fossils in New Mexico reveal dinosaurs were doing just fine before the asteroid annihilated them all
New dating has revealed that New Mexico's last dinosaurs were healthy, diverse and thriving at the end of the Cretaceous period, suggesting non-avian dinosaurs weren't in decline before being snuffed out by the asteroid strike.
Venomous snake strikes captured in extreme detail through high-speed videos for first time
Over 100 videos of venomous snake strikes reveal three different types of attacks, with some biting down several times "to prolong the venom flow into their prey."
Are there any countries with no mosquitoes?
One country has long been a mosquito-free zone, but global warming may change that.
Can you actually get high from licking a toad?
There's some truth to the urban legend that certain toads have psychedelic properties, but licking them isn't a good idea.
