For years, a mysterious fossil specimen defied categorization, until one paleontologist made a surprising discovery.

Scientists have predicted that Earth will undergo a mass extinction in 250 million years, with extreme heat and rising CO2 ...

The idea that extreme heat could one day cause a mass extinction and end the dominance of humans is not as farfetched as it ...

and paleontology reveals how changes in ocean chemistry have contributed to mass extinctions. When ocean temperatures rise or oxygen levels drop, marine life suffers. Fossil records show that during ...

Paleontologists are uncovering a bonebed containing more than 19 giant amphibian skeletons from the Popo Agie Formation near ...

These ancient arthropods have survived multiple mass extinction events, including the famous Permian-Triassic extinction. Their unique and efficient physiology, including a hardy exoskeleton and a ...

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

In its 4.5 billion year history, Earth has undergone five mass extinctions and we are potentially in a sixth era of mass death. Today’s crocodylians are the surviving members of a lineage called ...

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