paleontology
Primate Fossils In China Tell Story Of Ancient Climate Change
The bone fragments of six ancient primate species reveal that anthropoid primates sought warmer Asian climates for survival.
Mammal-Like Reptile Survived Much Longer Than Thought
Fossilized teeth found in Japan belong to the mammal-like tritylodontid, which co-existed with mammals for millions of years.
New Type Of Dinosaur Egg Found In China
Paleontologists in China have found a new species of dinosaur egg, which may represent a more basic type of egg predating the Late Cretaceous period.
Elephant’s Ancestors Came From China
The world's oldest fossil of the elephant ancestor, Stegodon, has been found in China, suggesting that they only later migrated to Africa.
Fossils Suggest Hominids Had Larger Range Than Previously Thought
Australopithecus afarensis fossils found near Nairobi show that the range of ancient hominids extends to the east of the Great Rift Valley.
New Bird Lineage From Early Cretaceous Period Found
A specimen named Chongmingia zhengi, recently found in China, sheds light on the early evolution of birds.
The Case Of The Mysterious Missing Dinosaur Footprints
Some intriguing dinosaur tracks found in China show only the hind prints, with the front ones missing. Why?
New Triceratop-Like Dinosaur Discovered In China
Paleontologists have found the fossil of triceratop's relative in China's Shandong Province.
The Triceratops Gets A New ‘Ornamental Faced’ Cousin
The spaniel-sized Hualianceratops wucaiwanensis was discovered in China's Xinjiang province.
