It’s hard to imagine that some creatures on Earth have survived for millions of years. While many species have come and gone, ...

In a thrilling revelation for paleontologists and history buffs alike, a new species of early mammal has been discovered in ...

One of the only fossil Pokémon to not evolve, the abominations against Arceus itself don’t count, is Aerodactyl. The iconic ...

The ocean is a place of mystery and wonder, filled with creatures both majestic and terrifying. While the Great White Shark ...

Coelacanths are difficult to classify. They have many characteristics in common with sharks, and yet in certain characteristics they more closely resemble other types of fish. In this activity ...

Wind turbine blades will become fossils due to their durable materials. Scientists call these "technofossils." ...

A prehistoric giant flying squirrel once glided over ancient Appalachia but went extinct as the climate cooled. Its fossils, ...

Ancient fish had synovial joints, challenging the idea that flexible skeletons evolved on land. Fossils and modern fish show ...

Some animals have been around since the time of the dinosaurs—and they’re still thriving today! Known as “living fossils,” ...

This story appears in the January 2015 issue of National Geographic magazine. This is where the cave lions are. And the woolly rhinos, mammoths, and bison, a menagerie of ancient creatures ...

More proof that dinosaurs roamed the Western Cape comes from fossils found in the area. Cretaceous-age bones have been ...

Fossils are the imprinted remains of ancient creatures, forgotten about by the world, hidden in rocks under our feet. My name is Mary Anning, and just as fossils are forgotten for many years ...