A group of archaeologists has characterized ancient petroglyphs discovered in the territory of the Mongolian Altai. This was ...

The collection of markings is now thought to have been left by a herd of ancient sea turtles that had been frightened off by ...

Agnes Scott College now houses about half of the Amphibian Foundation’s animals, including its vulnerable and endangered species, while a public-facing center in Decatur Legacy Park boasts exhibition ...

Learn how anacondas are defying expectations of reptile experts by keeping their ancient body size despite drastic ...

Anacondas have remained apex predators for over 12 million years and aren’t considered endangered, but that doesn’t mean they ...

Unlike other giant species, which reached their peak size during the Miocene before dying out and getting replaced by smaller ...

A newly identified fossil snake reveals clues about early advanced snake evolution. Its mixed traits highlight an ancient branch of the caenophidian family tree. More than forty years after it was ...

The Lamniformes includes some of the most familiar species of sharks, such as the great white and mako sharks as well as less ...

Ancient Greek myths of dragons, krakens, and other legendary creatures were inspired by real animals and fossils alike.

Researchers have uncovered extensive pre-Hispanic settlements hidden beneath the waters and vegetation of Bolivia's Great Tectonic Lakes. Using advanced LiDAR technology and collaborative fieldwork ...

Archeologists found a whole venomous snake in 1,500-year-old human poop from Texas, hinting at ancient rituals. Discover ...

A newly identified crocodile relative from Egypt pushes back the origins of the marine-hunting dyrosaurids by millions of years. The fossil, Wadisuchus kassabi, shows a mix of primitive and advanced ...