It is not immediately apparent to us as readers of paleontology updates, but these ancient animals are often buried underneath and surrounded by rock layers—and it takes a team of experts and several expeditions to harsh environments to find them, let alone bringing them back home for further study.
Related Posts
Ecuadorian Oregano Found to Contain High Levels of Bioactive and Functional Compounds
Researchers in Ecuador have evaluated the nutritional and chemical composition of oregano plants cultivated in two different ecological…
New study peers beneath the skin of iconic lizards to find ‘chainmail’ bone plates – and lots of them
Radiodensity heatmap of emerald tree monitors. Roy Ebel Roy Ebel, Museums Victoria Research Institute Monitor lizards, also known…
Rare Arnoux’s Beaked Whales Observed in Southern Ocean for First Time in Decades
At a Glance Researchers from Wageningen Marine Research and their partners have made a significant discovery in the…
This Australian grasshopper gave up sex 250,000 years ago and it’s doing fine
Michael Kearney, Author provided Michael Kearney, The University of Melbourne and Ary Hoffmann, The University of Melbourne Most…