When you think about a whale, you probably picture an enormous sea creature without legs. But what if I told you the first whale had four legs and could walk on land? I talked about whales and other ...

(CNN) — Scientists have discovered a 246 million-year-old marine reptile fossil, the oldest of its kind to be found in the Southern Hemisphere, shining a new light on the early evolution of marine ...

Deep-sea fossils have long fascinated scientists, offering glimpses into the ancient past and revealing the mysteries of ...

Infographic showcasing the differences in jaw functional anatomy and body size and the potential ecological inferences found in the study of more mammal-like behaviours among ancient predatory ...

It sounds like a riddle, but it’s very real. Deep in Egypt’s barren desert lies a mind-blowing prehistoric whale graveyard that holds clues to one of evolution’s most dramatic transformations. Over ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The living mammal family tree is full of diverse species–big blue ...

During the course of evolution, the mammalian cranio-mandibular secondary joint—formed by the dentary condyle and the ...

A scientist from Northern Ireland has discovered the super sense that makes marine mammals the ultimate divers. Dr Chris McKnight from County Antrim has been researching how seals can hold their ...

The story of how us humans—and other mammals—got our noses may have just gotten more complicated. This is the conclusion of a new study by researchers from Japan who have studied how the face develops ...