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First Super Predator Was a Hawk-Eyed Shrimp, Study Shows
Anomalocaris, which ruled the oceans 500 million years ago, boasted some of the sharpest and largest eyes in history, research suggests.
Is East Asia the Kennel of Dog Civilization?
Wolves evolved into man’s best friend south of the Yangtze River in what is now China, according to a new study.
Did Ancient Crocodiles Clash With History’s Largest Snakes?
A newly discovered ancient crocodile lived alongside the largest snake ever to slither across the earth, according to researchers.
Were Tasmanian Tigers Unfairly Driven to Extinction?
Thylacines were wiped out by hunters who thought they massacred sheep, but a new study suggests the quirky carnivores didn’t have it in them.
Assistance Dogs: Learning New Tricks for Centuries
In honor of International Assistance Dog Week, we examine the history of canine companions’ role in helping people overcome disabilities.
Prehistoric Monsters of the Deep: Slideshow
From sharks bigger than a bus to giant sea scorpions, explore some of the largest and most fearsome marine creatures of the past.
Survivors in a Half Shell: Turtles Withstood Dinosaur Die-Out
When an earth-shattering event triggered mass extinctions 65 million years ago, some turtles weren’t even shell-shocked, a new study suggests.
The March of the Giant Ants
A newly discovered species of supersized ants roamed Wyoming some 50 million years ago, according to a study published May 4.
Fossil Supports Theory That Mammal Ears Began As Reptile Jaws
A newly discovered fossil of an early mammal offers proof for the widely held belief that mammalian ears evolved from reptilian jaws.
T. Rex Cousin Discovered in China
Zhuchengtyrannus magnus, one of the largest theropod dinosaurs in history and Tyrannosaurus rex’s long-lost relative, has been identified in China.
They’re Back: A Bed Bug History
Many American cities are plagued by the worldwide resurgence of bed bugs, pesky critters with a history that dates back to ancient times.
