The origin of reptiles on Earth has been shown to be up to 40 million years earlier than previously thought -- thanks to evidence discovered at an Australian fossil site that represents a critical ...

The hell ant, which was preserved as a rock impression in limestone, is a member of Haidomyrmecinae ... for the early evolution of ants in the fossil record, the specialised feature also raises ...

he dug limestone rocks out of the ground after they had become exposed. On cracking them open, he and his parents discovered they were full of Jurassic creatures. Elliott said: "I love fossils.

The Vulcanidris anatomy is remarkably well preserved in the limestone, which was excavated ... "I was looking for wasps among the fossils of the collection and was shocked when I recognized ...

The exceptional limestone fossil of Vulcanidris cratensis. (Anderson Lepeco) Ants are among the most diverse and abundant animals on the planet today, with over 13,800 species known, of an estimated ...

a geological deposit renowned for its exceptional fossil preservation. Preserved in limestone, the newly described extinct insect is what’s known as a hell ant, a member of a subfamily called ...

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I grew up near this river where you can find absolutely beautiful agatized coral geodes. I have always been amazed that these are literally a fossil and a gem/mineral all in one! I can't help but ...

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This extraordinary fossil site, known as the Glasgow Lagerstätte, offers us a rare and unparalleled glimpse into the lush Carboniferous forests that once dominated our planet long before the age of ...

This extraordinary fossil site, known as the Glasgow Lagerstätte, offers us a rare and unparalleled glimpse into the lush Carboniferous forests that once dominated our planet long before the age of ...

It was an important discovery due to its rarity. The last big find was in 2014 in rural Pahang, where palaeontologists discovered the fossil of the fish-eating Spinosauridae dinosaur, most likely ...