Modern humans have existed for roughly 300,000 years, but Earth’s history stretches back millions more. During that time, countless extraordinary animals evolved, thrived, and disappeared before ...

Fossils reveal a small ancient reptile related to crocodiles, Sonselasuchus cedrus, that may have switched from four legs to two as it grew.

Stories of ancient giants have fascinated people for centuries. Some of these legends may have been inspired by discoveries of enormous prehistoric animals and even giant apes like Gigantopithecus.

Every state has regulations, but few of these strange animal laws feel essential.Some exist to protect animal welfare, others to shield people, and some are so oddly specific you can’t help but wonder ...

Scientists discovered a crocodile relative that is 200 million years old and had two legs. The diversity of reptiles during the Triassic period is shown by this discovery, which is long before ...

This quirky Arizona museum turns dinosaur poop into an unforgettable attraction with oddball charm, surprising exhibits, and one of the strangest stops around.

With half a dozen Sasquatch sightings over four days, the state of Ohio is undergoing an unprecedented surge of activity from ...

More than 3 million years ago, when our ancient ancestors embodied by the iconic Lucy were roaming the African landscape, they would have feared a big, bad crocodile with a prominent lump on its head, ...

Scientists recorded the first shark in Antarctic waters when a sleeper shark passed a deep-sea camera in near-freezing darkness.

Colossal Biosciences close to creating a 'hybrid' creature that would mirror the mammoth's appearance and behavior ...

A "dominant" crocodile-like predator with a big lump on its head preyed on man's ancestors three million years, ago, according to new research. Early humans - embodied by the iconic hominin Lucy - ...

The researchers were hoping to understand whether our own species' long documented appreciation (bordering on obsession) with crystals ...