Everyone knows what a bird is, and most people are familiar with dinosaurs. However, not many realize that birds evolved from ...

The catastrophic event that ended the reign of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago left an indelible mark on Earth’s history.

About 41,000 years ago, Homo sapiens may have survived increased solar radiation caused by a weakening magnetic field by ...

While the topic of this book might seem a little depressing, it is really a powerful wake-up call to all of us, based on the very latest scientific research.

Discover how crocodiles survived two mass extinctions thanks to their flexible diets and habitats, according to research.

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Researchers examined teeth and skulls of 99 extinct crocodylomorph species and 20 living crocodylian species to reconstruct their dietary ecology and identify characteristics that helped some groups ...

The secret to their longevity could help conservationists better protect species today threatened by extinction.

For scientists and conservationists, knowing how species survive planetary crises can lead to more effective protection of vulnerable species.

"There has been a bewildering array of different ecological roles for crocodylomorphs, from terrestrial herbivores and ...

Most people think of crocodilians as living fossils—stubbornly unchanged, prehistoric relics that have ruled the world's ...