All articles tagged with #cretaceous period
Originally Published 9 days ago — by CPG Click Petróleo e Gás
Scientists discovered a 70-million-year-old dinosaur egg in China that contained calcite crystals, transforming it into a natural geode and leading to the identification of a new species, Shixingoolithus qianshanensis, providing new insights into the microstructure, fossilization processes, and environmental conditions of the Late Cretaceous in the region.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by The Daily Galaxy
Scientists discovered over 16,000 dinosaur footprints at a large fossil site in Bolivia, many of which suggest dinosaurs moved along the shoreline of an ancient lake, with some footprints indicating swimming behavior, providing valuable insights into dinosaur movement and environment during the late Cretaceous period.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by The Daily Galaxy
Scientists discovered 10 new fossilized spider species from the Mesozoic era in South Korea, including one with preserved glowing eyes that reflect light, indicating they may have been nocturnal hunters. This rare find, published in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology, provides new insights into ancient spider diversity and their ecological niches, especially with the first identification of a tapetum in fossilized spider eyes.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by BBC Wildlife Magazine
Scientists studying the Paja Formation in Colombia have uncovered evidence that ancient oceans were dominated by enormous marine reptiles, some over 10 meters long, filling a previously unseen seventh level at the top of the food chain, unlike today's oceans which typically have six levels of predators.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Earth.com
A new species of duck-billed dinosaur, Ahshislesaurus wimani, was discovered in New Mexico, dating back about 75 million years. The fossil, initially misclassified, was re-examined and identified as a distinct species, adding to the diversity of Late Cretaceous dinosaurs in North America and highlighting the region's rich paleontological history.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Live Science
Scientists discovered a 95-million-year-old tiny skull of a previously unknown crocodile-like creature named Elton in Montana, revealing a new extinct family of small crocodyliforms with unique teeth and behaviors, providing insights into ancient ecosystems and convergent evolution.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ScienceAlert
Scientists in China used laser vaporization to directly date dinosaur eggs from the Late Cretaceous period, providing more precise age estimates and insights into dinosaur evolution, extinction, and environmental changes during that era.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
Scientists discovered 112-million-year-old prehistoric insects preserved in amber in Ecuador, providing new insights into ancient ecosystems and the early interactions between flowering plants and insects during the age of the dinosaurs.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Gizmodo
Scientists discovered South America's first large amber deposit in Ecuador, containing well-preserved insects and plant remains from over 100 million years ago, providing new insights into ancient ecosystems and rainforest environments during the Cretaceous period.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by yahoo.com
Archaeologists in China used a novel 'atomic clock' technique called in-situ carbonate uranium-lead dating to determine the age of dinosaur eggs at approximately 86 million years, providing new insights into dinosaur evolution, extinction, and Earth's climate history during the Late Cretaceous period.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by SciTechDaily
A new species of dragonfly fossil, the first ever found in Canada from the dinosaur era, was discovered in Alberta's Dinosaur Provincial Park, filling a 30-million-year gap in dragonfly evolution and providing new insights into prehistoric insect diversity and ecosystem dynamics.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Live Science
Floodwaters in Texas uncovered 15 dinosaur footprints dating back 115 million years, likely made by large carnivorous dinosaurs similar to Acrocanthosaurus, providing new insights into prehistoric life in the region.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Daily Galaxy
Scientists in Chile discovered a 74-million-year-old small mammal, Yeutherium pressor, that lived alongside dinosaurs, showcasing a unique mix of reproductive traits and highlighting the diverse ecosystem of late Cretaceous Patagonia. The find provides new insights into mammalian evolution and the ecological dynamics of that era.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Daily Galaxy
Researchers in Argentina have discovered a new 95-million-year-old plant-eating dinosaur, Astigmasaura genuflexa, providing valuable insights into the anatomy and diversity of the Rebbachisauridae family during the late Cretaceous period, with the fossil representing the first hindquarters of a rebbachisaurid ever found.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Indian Defence Review
Floodwaters in Texas revealed 115-million-year-old dinosaur footprints, providing new insights into prehistoric life and highlighting the role of natural events in uncovering fossils. The tracks, found in Travis County, include both carnivorous and herbivorous dinosaur prints, and are being studied with advanced imaging techniques to better understand the region's ancient ecosystem.