In the murky depths of prehistoric seas, a colossal predator known as Dunkleosteus once thrived. This ancient fish, measuring ...

Paleontologists have uncovered a previously unknown prehistoric mammal species that was among the largest of its time. The partial remains of the newly identified species were originally collected ...

A rare fossil has provided a snapshot of what was an exceptionally unlucky day for a prehistoric sea cow. The now-extinct species of dugong, a manatee-like marine mammal, was swimming in the sea about ...

Millions of prehistoric marine fossils were discovered beneath a California high school over the course of a multi-year construction project. The relics recovered at San Pedro High School included ...

The story of whales did not begin in the seas. For millions of years before beasts like the sinuous Basilosaurus lived full time in the ocean, the shorelines and estuaries of prehistoric Earth were ...

"Prehistoric World" is a new book by Aaron Woodruff, the museum's collection manager for vertebrate paleontology. It includes profiles and illustrations of prehistoric mammals such as Livyatan ...

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A new book highlights the beautiful work of Jay Matternes, an accomplished artist who drew everything from mammoths to early humans Riley Black - Science Correspondent The title page painting in Jay ...