Prehistoric Animals : Discovery News

Shaggy, Shovel-Headed Rhino Evolved in Tibet

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Sep 1, 2011 02:00 PM ET | 0

The newly identified rhino, dating to 3.7 million years ago, shows many Ice Age animals first adapted to the cold in Tibet. Read more

Living Fossils: Animals From Another Time: Photos

Posted Tue Aug 30, 2011 06:40 AM ET | 0

A look at animals that have persevered virtually unchanged through the ages and continue to thrive today. Read more

Dino-Era Animals: Now in Full Color

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Jun 30, 2011 02:00 PM ET | 0

Paleontologists uncover chemical traces of pigmentation for prehistoric bird, fish and squid fossils. Read more

Not So Preposterous This High Ancestral Rhinoceros

Posted by Tim Wall Mon May 23, 2011 10:11 AM ET | 0

Possible new discovery of a species of ancestral rhinoceros makes a record-high debut. Read more

Dinosaurs May Soon Go Extinct—Again

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue May 17, 2011 03:01 PM ET | 0

Certain dinosaurs may have only existed in the minds of paleontologists. Read more

Battle Scars Discovered on Dino-era Sea Monster

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed May 4, 2011 02:16 PM ET | 0

The battle scars on the remains of a 120-million-year-old marine reptile suggest ocean life during the dinosaurs was rough. Read more

Ancient Protein Found in Sea Lizard Fossil

Posted by Tim Wall Wed May 4, 2011 12:29 AM ET | 0

Preserved tissues from an extinct marine lizard fossil show that even sea-loving animals can keep their collagen cool under pressure. Read more

Ancient Bird Sniffers on Par With Di-NOSE-saurs

Posted by Tim Wall Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:38 PM ET | 0

During the evolution from flightless dinosaurs to winged migrants, birds got better at smelling as well as flight. Read more

Feathered Dinosaurs Probably Had Lice

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Apr 5, 2011 06:59 PM ET | 0

Non-avian feathered dinosaurs might have spent much of their time nibbling off insects and scratching themselves. Read more

Huge New Dinosaur Was Cousin of T. rex

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Mar 31, 2011 03:58 PM ET | 0

Paleontologists find one of the largest-ever carnivorous dinosaurs who was also a cousin of Tyrannosaurus rex. Read more

'Proof of Creation' Dino Drawing Just a Mud Stain

Posted by Eric Niiler Fri Mar 25, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Creationists have claimed this petroglyph was proof that humans and dinosaurs coexisted. Now researchers say it's two non-dino drawings plus a stain. Read more

Saber-Toothed Vegetarian Had Threatening Mouthful

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Mar 24, 2011 02:00 PM ET | 0

A dog-sized plant-eater from 260-million-years ago likely used its fierce-looking teeth to ward off predators. Read more

Huge Dinos Moved Vacuum Cleaner-Style

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Mar 24, 2011 07:55 AM ET | 0

Enormous plant-eating dinosaurs had bodies and necks that functioned like a canister vacuum cleaner. Read more

Prehistoric Skin Holds Building Blocks of Life

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Mar 22, 2011 07:01 PM ET | 0

These organic compounds survived 50 million years buried in rock in Utah's Green River Formation. Read more

Mystery Pterosaur in Texas Takes Flight

Posted by Tim Wall Wed Mar 2, 2011 08:12 AM ET | 0

The left fossil wing of what looks like a Pteranodon was found in Texas, providing what might be the oldest North American specimen of this flying dinosaur. Read more