Bones found at the site of an ancient fish-processing plant were used to genetically identify the species that went into a ...

Scientists call them “living fossils,” creatures whose bodies resemble ancient ancestors recorded in stone. They’ve endured ...

"It’s Shark Week? Not here! No salt, no sharks, no problem," the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said on Facebook.

Scientists have discovered a new species of pterosaur – a flying reptile that soared above the dinosaurs more than 200 million years ago. The jawbone of the ancient reptile was unearthed in Arizona ...

A new technique of examination, which digitized cretaceous rocks, led to the discovery of the oldest known squid specimen.

A team of paleontologists led by National Geographic Explorer Paul Sereno uncovered a trove of dinosaur fossils in the Sahara ...

Scientists identify the oldest flying reptile in North America, discovered in Arizona and dating back 209 million years.

Western Pomerania is a paradise for nature lovers—and it's not too far from Berlin or Hamburg. Here, you'll find ancient ...

Sturgeon are ancient fish that have been around for 201 million years, giving them the title of “modern fossils” quite easily. They usually live in freshwater, but some species feed in brackish ...

A flying reptile that hovered over dinosaurs at least 200 million years ago has been discovered. It’s a new species of pterosaur that scientists found in Arizona in 2011.

Discover a hidden prehistoric paradise in South Florida where you can witness hundreds of ancient reptiles in their natural habitat while experiencing thrilling airboat rides through untamed ...

Nestled in the heart of Gainesville sits a natural wonder so unexpected, so beautifully bizarre, that it feels like stepping into another dimension – Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park, where ...