The fossil was identified as a “tridimensional partial rostrum” fragment, or the part of an upper jaw close to the tip, or end, of a prehistoric animal, according to a study published Sept. 23 in the ...

The reexamination of a prehistoric skull led researchers to believe that humanity may have began 400,000 years earlier than previously thought.

Paleontologists discovered the fossilized remains of an aquatic “dragon” that prowled the Pacific Ocean millions of years ago. The monstrous predator — which measured as long as a great white shark — ...

A badly crushed cranium unearthed decades ago from a riverbank in central China that once defied classification is now ...

Ever wondered if crocodiles or Komodo dragons are closer to dinosaurs? While both appear prehistoric, science reveals ...

Researchers believe they’ve discovered that the fish-shaped stones lodged in high-altitude areas were connected to a large ...

Most fishing trips end with common catches—but not this one. Hooking into a dragon fish brought an encounter with a species that looked ancient and terrifying. Its raw power and strange appearance ...

Researchers discovered the fossilized remains of a large aquatic creature, dubbed the “blue dragon,” that lived 72 million years ago. Image from Takumi, University of Cincinnati Paleontologists ...