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Ancient Transylvanian turtle survived the extinction of the dinosaurs
By Harry Baker last updated
A new study into the fossilized remains of an ancient turtle in Romania has revealed a brand-new species that managed to survive when the nonavian dinosaurs could not.

Rare and bizarre tentacle-trailing sea creature caught on video, expedition scientist’s 'mind is blown'
By Jennifer Nalewicki last updated
Researchers captured a rare flower-like sea pen on video in the deep sea and believe it could be a new species.

Giant meat-eating dinosaur had a fancy skull and wee arms like T. rex
By Conor Feehly published
A newly described Cretaceous dinosaur had puny arms like Tyrannosaurus rex, though the two species were not closely related.

Dinosaur 'reaper' with massive claws found in Japan
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
An herbivorous dinosaur used its vicious-looking claws to forage for plants near the shores of Cretaceous seas.

Crypto organization names newfound glass frog species — here’s why that's concerning
By Stephanie Pappas published
A new species of glass frog has been named by a cryptocurrency organization, triggering concern over the high environmental cost of crypto.

Newfound species of wee frogs found in Mexico can fit on your fingertip
By Mindy Weisberger published
Scientists recently described six new species of miniature frogs that inhabit forest floors in Mexico and Guatemala.

The world's largest ichthyosaur may have just been discovered in the Swiss Alps
By Brandon Specktor published
Scientists discovered the fossil tooth, ribs and vertebrae of three gargantuan ichthyosaurs, which may have been some of the largest animals ever to live.

Swiftie scientist names millipede species after Taylor Swift
By Ailsa Harvey published
A newfound millipede species from the Appalachian Mountains was named after the famous singer by the scientist who described the arthropod (and is a devoted Swift fan).
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