Researchers say they have identified a new species of ancient hominin, Homo juluensis, that could help solve another big ...

But it’s never been clear what species the bones belonged to or ... his analysis suggested that the Dragon Man skull is a better match with fossils found at Chinese sites in Dali in Shaanxi ...

China’s successful rebranding of the giant panda has created an unexpected challenge for Beijing, as it aims to balance its ...

There is also a chance that they were pulverized and eaten by Chinese peasants, since ground “dragon’s bones” (fossils) have made strong medicine in China for centuries. In one form or ...

Throughout much of history, these elusive bears left little impression on Chinese literature and art, let alone holding any cultural significance like the dragon, the tiger or the crane.

Stunning discoveries and fresh breakthroughs in DNA analysis are changing our understanding of our own evolution and offering a new picture of the "other humans" that our ancestors met across Europe ...