When most of us head to the beach, our day usually involves building sandcastles, basking in the sun, or searching through the seashore for the most attractive seashells for our collection. But what if, instead of seashells, you stumble upon a discovery that transports you millions of years back in time? Well, that’s exactly what […]
Today, about 10,000 bird species exist worldwide. But there are debates that the exact number could almost be twice that. These warm-blooded vertebrates are well-known for their colorful plumage, lightweight, smooth feathers for flight, harmonious songs, and amusing behaviors. But did you know that modern-day birds actually evolved from dinosaurs? Yes. You read that right. […]
Last time I shared with you a post about the incredible possibility of bringing back an iconic extinct species: the Tasmanian Tiger. And after reading it, I’m pretty sure this question might’ve already crossed your mind: How about dinosaurs? Is it possible for scientists to resurrect dinosaurs? Imagine seeing a real dinosaur! Just like in […]
A new species of armored dinosaurs that lived during the early Jurassic period, about 200 million years ago, was discovered in the Yunnan Province of Southwest China, which is a hotspot for dinosaur findings. The remains of the armored dinosaur species named Yuxisaurus kopchicki were initially found by scientists in the Yuxi region, Yunnan province, […]
Most modern reptiles living today, such as lizards, snakes, and crocodiles are said to be descendants of dinosaurs. But have you ever wondered if reptiles, particularly lizards, have actually lived when dinosaurs still roamed the Earth? The answer is Yes. A new scientific study titled “A new Early Cretaceous lizard in Myanmar amber with exceptionally […]
This is the paleontology group.* We talk about prehistoric organisms and geology. There are rules though. We can apply memes and other stuff like that, but nothing inappropriate is allowed. *You are welcome even if you are not a fan of dinos!
Ammonites: They are sea animals that first appeared in the fossil record around 400 million years ago in the Devonian period and became extinct at the same time as dinosaurs. They had a soft bodies and used their Spiral-shaped shell for protection. Scientist believe they may have avoided predators by squirting ink. They belong to […]
Hello, I am wishing to make some new friends!*. Oh, and I got this new poster on dinos! *DON’T TELL ANYBODY ABOUT THIS BUT I AM A DINO NERD