Fossils
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FossilsSouth America’s sticky tar pits
The fossil-rich tar pits of Venezuela may rival those in Southern California.
By Sid Perkins -
FossilsFlight without sonar
An ancient bat fossil suggests that bats were flying before they were echolocating.
By Emily Sohn -
FossilsTiny pterodactyl
Scientists working in China have found the remains of the smallest pterodactyl ever known.
By Emily Sohn -
FossilsHall of Dinos
The world's largest dinosaur mural is now open for viewing in Pittsburgh.
By Emily Sohn -
FossilsDigging Dinos
Scientists have discovered a new dinosaur species that spent time underground.
By Emily Sohn -
FossilsFeathered fossils
Scientists have discovered evidence of feathers on one of the biggest dinosaurs yet.
By Emily Sohn -
FossilsA big, weird dino
A newly discovered genus of feathered dinosaurs was surprisingly huge and heavy for its shape.
By Emily Sohn -
FossilsA Living Fossil
Scientists have discovered that an Asian rodent belongs to a family of animals that had been thought to be extinct.
By J. L. Pegg -
FossilsAn Ancient Feathered Biplane
A dinosaur may have glided from tree to tree on two sets of wings, one below the other.
By Emily Sohn -
FossilsFossil Forests
The remains of ancient trees can help us better understand the effects of climate change on Earth.
By Emily Sohn -
FossilsBattling Mastodons
Marks on fossil tusks suggest that male mastodons were fierce warriors.
By Emily Sohn -
FossilsFlying on Wings and Legs
An ancient bird had feathers on its legs that may have helped it fly.