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almost 5 years ago by Vasika Udurawane

Extinct sea creature's fragile babies hung on by a thread

One of the best mothers in nature was not a devoted mammal or bird but rather a spineless, hard-shelled and somewhat spiky ancient arthropod that swam the oceans 430 million years ago. Nicknamed the “Kite Runner”, the odd beast held onto its young with thread-like bodily tendrils.

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plants and animals

almost 5 years ago by Franz Anthony

Bone eating zombie worms discovered in Mediterranean waters

Previously found only in deeper waters, one new species of zombie worm is found in the temperate, shallow waters off the coast of Spain. This finding expands current knowledge of the peculiar worms’ lifestyle and diversity.

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fossils

almost 5 years ago by Franz Anthony

Not every extinct reptile is a dinosaur

It’s dead, it’s a –saur, it’s a dinosaur. Or is it? An extinct animal’s true identity is not always what it says on the tin. Without understanding the basic relationship between extinct reptiles, it’s easy to fall prey to the false impression their names bring.

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fossils

almost 5 years ago by Vasika Udurawane

The "giant chickens" of New Caledonia

The strange extinct avian rulers of New Caledonia named Sylviornis, were among the oddest large birds ever to exist. For a long time we puzzled about what they were, only to find out that were indeed real “giant chickens”.

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plants and animals

almost 5 years ago by Franz Anthony

The many legged cave dragons of China

These dragons, clad with armors of spine-like projections, can produce hydrogen cyanide to repel unwanted intruders.

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Extinct sea creature's fragile babies hung on by a thread

Bone eating zombie worms discovered in Mediterranean waters

Not every extinct reptile is a dinosaur

The "giant chickens" of New Caledonia

The many legged cave dragons of China