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almost 5 years ago by Vasika Udurawane

Little dragons of the Jurassic: The wukongopterids

The Jurassic skies were once ruled by tiny dragons. These furry-bodied fliers are wonders in paleontology, true 21st-Century milestones that changed what we thought we knew about the flying reptiles. Soar through the forests of the Mid Jurassic as Earth Archives teams up with Pteros to bring you the weird and wonderful wukongopterids!
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fossils
almost 5 years ago by Vasika Udurawane

Killer bite of the otter-bear

One of the most unusual marine mammals of all time was Kolponomos, the “otter-bear”. Details of this enigmatic animal have remained quite a mystery for many years since its discovery. Now, scientists have finally figured out the secret behind the otter-bear’s deadly bite, and just how it managed to survive.
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fossils
almost 5 years ago by Vasika Udurawane

T. rex immigrated from Asia

We all know Tyrannosaurus rex as North America's biggest and most terrifying land predator. It ruled the continent 66 million years ago, dominating its prey and rivals with its 9-ton bulk and bone-crushing jaws. However T. rex was not exactly as American as we once thought.
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plants and animals
almost 5 years ago by Vasika Udurawane

Slovenian 'dragons' lay precious eggs

The olm, the blind cave salamander of Southern Europe is one of the most interesting amphibians in the world. It is rare, pinkish-white and blind, and reproduces just once or twice a decade during its entire lifetime.
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fossils
almost 5 years ago by Vasika Udurawane

Legend of the "Devil's Corkscrews"

Mysterious objects have been commonplace in the fossil record for centuries. However, none have been more mysterious than the so-called “Devil’s Corkscrews” unearthed in the Badlands of North America. The reality behind these rather daunting objects though, is nothing short of surprising.
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