PALEONTOLOGY DISCOVERY

May 28 2025SCIENCE

A Unique Sea Monster from the Age of Dinosaurs

In the vast ocean that once covered parts of Vancouver Island, a peculiar marine reptile swam around 85 million years ago. This creature, part of the elasmosaur family, had a mix of ancient and advanced features. It was a true oddity among its kin. Scientists have now given this creature a name: Traskasaura sandrae. The discovery of Traskasaura sandrae began in ...

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Feb 17 2025SCIENCE

Meet Bastetodon: The Ancient Egyptian Forest's Top Predator

Imagine a creature with sharp, catlike teeth and a powerful bite. This isn't a scene from a movie, but a real-life description of an ancient carnivore called Bastetodon. This newly discovered species roamed the lush forests of Egypt around 30 million years ago. The discovery of its nearly complete skull has given scientists a rare glimpse into the past. The skull wa...

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