Fossilized excrement, or coprolite, provides insights into animal behavior and lifestyle, playing a crucial role in paleontology.

A fossilized creature found in a South African roadside quarry 25 years ago finally has an official name. The small, ...

Animals rich in protein reduce oxygen faster during decay, creating mineral-forming environments which helps preserve their ...

Buried deep in stone and untouched for eons, we uncovered fossils over 300 million years old—a glimpse into a prehistoric world long before dinosaurs roamed. From ancient plants to strange sea ...

Why do some ancient animals become fossils while others disappear without a trace? A new study reveals that part of the answer lies in the body itself. The research shows that an animal's size and ...

Whether you are looking for geodes or gemstones to collect or give as a Mothers day present, the Rock Your World mineral ...

According to George, the Central Valley is home to a number of significant fossil finds—including California's state dinosaur ...

Most people see the Central Valley as all agriculture,” one paleontologist said, but it’s a rich source of prehistoric treasures.

rex fossil specimens from a range of sources, including primary literature, museum records, and media reports. Particularly, researchers found that samples of the dinosaur’s juvenile form ...

Dr. Chris Shelton and student Kolby Dooling unearthed a rare, well-preserved ammonite fossil at a site in Oklahoma ... similar to pearls, formed from the fossilized shells of ancient cephalopods ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Most kids have a natural curiosity about sharks ... Students then get to work with fossil kits containing 15 real fossil shark teeth and one 3D-printed megalodon tooth.