Series of paleomaps visualising the geographical and chronological aspects of the main events during the evolutionary history of the freshwater fish family Nemacheilidae across Eurasia. A red star ...

After the extinction of dinosaurs came the age of mammals. A new book brings readers into this world with well-researched ...

Most fossils of the extinct creatures have no heads, but researchers analyzed complete fossils of juveniles and were able to ...

In western North America during the twilight of the dinosaur age, the unquestioned ruler was Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the ...

Exciting revelations from the world of paleontology have come crashing in, confirming that the evolution of mammals and their jaws, was a bit more wild and wacky than we initially thought. This ...

Studying the physiology and ecology of whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals through methods ranging from molecular ecology to tracking the movements of individuals and populations using ...

The discovery of new cynodont fossils from southern Brazil by a team of palaeontologists has led to a significant breakthrough in understanding the evolution of mammals. These fossils, belonging ...

However, in recent years, a rapid transmission of these viruses into new mammal species has been observed worldwide, endangering wildlife, agricultural production, and human health. Mammal-to ...

Large mammals are especially at risk, in Africa as elsewhere. For instance, nearly 60% of wild herbivores – such as elephants and hippos – are already threatened with extinction. Effective ...