Sixty-six million years ago, an asteroid impact triggered the extinction of non-avian dinosaurs. Yet, some early birds, ...

Sixty-six million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous Period, an asteroid impact near the Yucat n Peninsula of Mexico triggered the extinction of all known non-bird dinosaurs. But for the early ...

That's the way one scientist puts it — referring to how infected wild birds survive long enough to spread it to birds and ...

In 1992, a paleontologist unearthed the fossil of a prehistoric bird called "Vegavis iaai" in Antarctica and hypothesized that it was an early relative of today's ducks and geese. However, because the ...

The fossilized skull of a bird called Vegavis, which lived in the Antarctic some 68.7 million years ago, confirms it was an early member of the waterfowl group. However, the skull also suggests ...

Giraffes are among the world's most recognizable animals. With their elongated necks and long legs, their gracious movements ...

By analyzing the structure of bird skulls using advanced digital technology, researchers at Flinders University in South Australia and the University of Lethbridge in Canada have developed a new way ...

Amid nature’s tranquil embrace, a baby elephant becomes the centerpiece of a delightful display. The open road is its playground, where it joyously chases after low-flying birds. Each step, each ...

In this post we’ll get to know elephants, the largest land animal to walk our planet, a little bit better and uncover the largest elephant ever recorded. Have you ever wondered how big an elephant can ...

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This fossilized skull belonged to now-extinct Diatryma, a flightless bird that reached heights of 4.6 feet (1.40 meters).

The nonprofit group wanted the elephants to be transferred to a “suitable elephant sanctuary," according to the suit. The group cited habeas corpus, a provision of the U.S. Constitution that ...