Scientists previously thought hopping was impossible for Protemnodon goliah.

Freshwater extinctions rarely happen overnight, especially in a habitat as large as the Yangtze River. However, it’s still ...

Giant ancestors of modern-day kangaroos—which previous research has estimated could weigh up to 250 kilograms—may have been ...

It seems some species of megafauna may have existed for much longer than previously assumed. For a long time, the overall ...

The giant panda is no longer endangered. The species has been downgraded to the vulnerable list after decades of conservation ...

View post: Bodybuilder and 'Scary Movie' Star Dead at 62 Paleontologists made a recent discovery that’ll shed light on what type of animals roamed the Earth millions of years ago. Fossilized remains ...

Paleontologists have found fossilized remains of a giant possum-like mammal that lived 60 million years ago. The fossils, found at Big Bend National Park in Texas, belong to a group of ancient ...

Sloths weren't always slow-moving, furry tree-dwellers. Their prehistoric ancestors were huge — up to 4 tons (3.6 metric tons) — and when startled, they brandished immense claws.Video above: ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Giant sloths, mastodons lived with humans for millennia in the Americas, new discoveries suggest Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. It's so nice to know where we come ...