Despite its reputation, science isn't immune from making mistakes or chasing sensationalism, but one hoax in particular was ...

Through fieldwork and innovative research, he transformed how scientists and the public perceive the prehistoric world.

Sometimes we look at animals on this planet and can feel their ancestry in their eyes. From reptiles to birds, they carry the unspeakable weight of a millennia of ancestors, and we only know a ...

Ever wondered if crocodiles or Komodo dragons are closer to dinosaurs? While both appear prehistoric, science reveals crocodiles are the true ancient ...

The South Coast Botanic Garden will host 'Dinosaurs Around the World,' bringing 13 lifelike animatronic figures to the green space.

Some animals have been around since the time of the dinosaurs—and they’re still thriving today! Known as “living fossils,” these creatures have barely changed over millions of years and continue to ...

Researchers are witnessing the remarkable return of a 'living dinosaur' in a lake in Minnesota. The amazing return of the ...

This fish has existed on planet Earth since the past 150 million years, even before the emergence of dinosaurs in the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world.

Sturgeon were around when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. They are among the oldest living species of fish, earning the moniker ...

This species belongs to one of the most ancient branches of the shark lineage. It dates back around 80 million years, making ...