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Fossil in Museum Storage for Decades Reveals New Sea Monster

A nearly complete skeleton of a long-necked marine reptile, dug up from Germany’s Posidonia Shale in 1978 and shelved in a museum for decades, has now been named as a new species.

Aug 4, 2025

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New plesiosaur discovery sheds light on early Jurassic evolution and plausible endemism

A nearly complete specimen of Plesiopterys wildi from Germany provides fresh insights into plesiosaur diversity and regional specialisation A newly described…

Mar 31, 2025

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Sperm whale departure linked to decline in jumbo squid population in Gulf of California

A PeerJ Life and Environment study has revealed a significant departure of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) from the central portion of the Gulf of California, linked to the collapse of the jumbo squid (Dosidicus gigas) population, their primary prey.

Oct 8, 2024

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New Study Reveals Elephants Continue to Struggle in Zoo Environments

A comprehensive peer-reviewed study has found that captive elephants in zoos face persistent welfare challenges, despite recent efforts to improve their living conditions.

Oct 3, 2024

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Surprising insights into feeding habits of carnivorous dinosaurs in North America

New research sheds light on the dining habits of ancient carnivorous dinosaurs from Jurassic rocks of the USA.

Nov 14, 2023