Cretaceous Period
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Ancient 'Loch Ness Monster' from Antarctica Breaks a Record for Body Size
By Laura Geggel published
Paleontologists have discovered the remains of an ancient Loch Ness Monster look-alike in freezing Antarctica. And just like the legendary Nessie, it wasn't the runt of the litter.

Photos: Tiny Tyrannosaur Dinosaur Was About As Big As T. Rex's Skull
By Laura Geggel published
This 92-million-year-old tyrannosaur was so small, it was only slightly larger than the skull of its mighty relative, Tyrannosaurus rex.

Ancient Millipede Walked with Dinosaurs, Died in a Sticky Trap
By Mindy Weisberger published
Exceptional preservation led to the discovery of a new millipede suborder.

'Beautiful Nightmare' Crab Sported Lobster Shell, Shrimp Mouth and Soccer Ball Eyes
By Laura Geggel published
An ancient crab that lived during the dinosaur age was so strange, paleontologists are calling it the platypus of the crab world.

Photos: Ancient Crab is the Strangest You've Ever Seen
By Laura Geggel published
Here's the strangest crab you may ever lay eyes on.

What's the Controversy Over the Baby T. Rex Listed on eBay?
By Laura Geggel published
The partial skeleton of a baby Tyrannosaurus rex is for sale on eBay for nearly $3 million. Paleontologists are furious about it.

Photos: Cretaceous 'Graveyard' Holds a Snapshot of the Dino-Killing Asteroid Impact
By Mindy Weisberger published
A fossil site in North Dakota preserves a unique snapshot of the minutes after an asteroid struck Earth around 66 million years ago.
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